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Rory McIlroy condemned the unacceptable spectator abuse during the Ryder Cup, including an incident where his wife was hit by a beer, emphasizing that such behavior is not representative of golf's values. Despite the hostile environment, Europe secured a narrow victory, with players and captains reflecting on the intense and challenging week.
During the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy faced intense crowd abuse, including foul chants and heckling, which led to a tense atmosphere and police intervention, highlighting issues of spectator conduct in golf.
Former US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson and other players were involved in heated exchanges with spectators at the WM Phoenix Open, with Johnson telling fans to "shut up" and expressing frustration. The tournament saw unruly behavior from some attendees, including one person jumping onto the course and performing "snow angels" in a bunker. Despite the off-course distractions, Nick Taylor secured his fifth PGA Tour title in a playoff against Charley Hoffman after a frantic final day of play.