Overview

• Derek Sprague said he has emailed a personal apology to Rory and Erica McIlroy and pledged the organisation will “do better,” condemning abusive fan behavior and the first-tee emcee’s conduct.
• PGA president Don Rea issued a formal apology to members, calling some fan conduct “disrespectful” after initially downplaying it in broadcast comments.
• Reported incidents included profane taunts at European players and a drink striking Erica McIlroy’s hat, with players and security intervening to quiet sections of the crowd.
• Team Europe retained the Ryder Cup 15-13 at Bethpage Black, with the fallout prompting scrutiny of crowd management and event standards.
• Debate over player responses continues as former U.S. captain Paul Azinger criticized Rory McIlroy for using expletives, and unverified reports suggest Europe considered halting play if abuse persisted.