Overview

• Chief executive Derek Sprague said he sent a detailed apology email to Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, and vowed the organization will do better.
• PGA of America president Don Rea, who initially downplayed the incidents, later apologized in a letter acknowledging some fan behavior clearly crossed the line.
• European players endured personal and profane taunts at Bethpage Black, a drink was thrown toward Erica McIlroy, and the first‑tee emcee resigned after involvement in a vulgar chant.
• McIlroy condemned the abuse and called for higher standards, while Paul Azinger criticized him for using profanities at fans during play, and Matt Fitzpatrick labeled Rea’s early comments offensive.
• The PGA of America and DP World Tour plan a debrief in the coming weeks to assess security and conduct protocols ahead of Adare Manor 2027.