Controversies and Criticisms Surrounding Ryder Cup Fan Behavior and Player Reactions
During the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy and the European team faced unacceptable verbal abuse and an incident involving a thrown drink, which the PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague condemned as crossing the line. Sprague plans to apologize to McIlroy and his family for the misconduct, which marred the event despite Europe's narrow victory.