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Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Summary

Rory McIlroy talked about the abusive crowd behavior he faced during the Ryder Cup in New York, where Europe won against the United States. McIlroy mentioned that U.S. captain Keegan Bradley could have spoken against the crowd's actions but did not do so at the event.

Key Facts

  • Rory McIlroy faced constant heckling during the Ryder Cup in New York.
  • Europe's team won the Ryder Cup by defeating the U.S. 15-13.
  • McIlroy's wife and daughter experienced abusive behavior from the crowd.
  • McIlroy said Keegan Bradley, the U.S. captain, did not address the crowd's behavior.
  • The event took place at Bethpage Black, a golf course in New York.
  • McIlroy compared the hostile atmosphere to past Ryder Cups in 1999 and 2016.
  • McIlroy noted that the crowd's behavior was worse than any he had previously encountered at the Ryder Cup.

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