Summary
During the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy responded to heckling by swearing at American fans while preparing for a shot. Despite the disturbance, McIlroy and his partner Tommy Fleetwood won their match, contributing to Europe's lead over the U.S. The incident highlighted the tensions between players and spectators but did not prevent Europe from performing strongly.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy swore at U.S. fans during the Ryder Cup in reaction to heckling while he was about to take a shot.
- The incident happened at the 16th green during the foursomes match.
- McIlroy expressed that fans should allow players to concentrate during shots, but he did not mind comments between shots.
- McIlroy’s response came during a match where he and teammate Tommy Fleetwood secured a win for Europe.
- Europe ended the day with an 8½ - 3½ lead over the U.S.
- McIlroy and Shane Lowry faced similar heckling in a later match, discussing the issue with a rules official.
- High ticket prices suggested a more corporate audience was present at the event.
- Despite disruptive fans, Europe performed well, reducing the expected intensity of the crowd atmosphere.
