Summary
During the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, fans exhibited unruly behavior, including shouting and throwing objects. Chipper Jones, a former MLB player, commented on social media about the situation, questioning why European players brought their families to the event given the expected hostile environment. His remarks led to reactions online, where people debated whether such behavior should be accepted as a reality of the venue.
Key Facts
- The Ryder Cup took place at Bethpage Black Golf Course.
- Fans at the event were reported to have yelled insults and thrown objects.
- Chipper Jones, a retired baseball player, commented about the incident on social media.
- Jones questioned the decision of European players to bring their families to the event.
- There were strong online reactions to Jones' comments, with some calling for condemnation of the fan behavior.
- Jones acknowledged the fan behavior as wrong but argued that such reactions are common in New York.
- Wives and families of players have been a part of the Ryder Cup for over 75 years.
