McIlroy took action straightaway after hearing | Golf News

Rory McIlroy had a fan eliminated during the second day of the Ryder Cup after being focused with a homophobic slur at Bethpage Black. For the first time since Medinah in 2012, an away group claimed victory in the Ryder Cup on Sunday.

McIlroy himself described the event as golf’s hardest problem, but Europe appeared to make issues troublesome for themselves before Luke Donald’s squad ultimately crossed the end line, despite holding a commanding benefit going into Sunday’s particular person matches. At Bethpage Black, Europe was pressured to dig deep as the United States mounted what appeared like an unbelievable comeback.

Following Viktor Hovland’s withdrawal that secured a half-point for Europe, the U.S. fought back with victories from Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and J.J. Spaun. Bradley even acquired personally concerned, inserting himself into Justin Rose’s battle against Young.

However, Europe managed to seal the deal through Shane Lowry, who rolled in a essential putt to halve with Russell Henley and keep the Ryder Cup in European palms, beating Team USA 15-13. McIlroy, showing considerably drained after taking part in all 5 classes, misplaced to world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in their particular person encounter.

The Northern Irishman was most likely worn down, having endured an extraordinary barrage of hostile treatment throughout the whole Ryder Cup. In footage shared on social media, McIlroy took action against a spectator who went too far. As McIlroy and his spouse Erica Stoll walked by, the fan positioned behind the boundaries appeared to yell: “Rory! Hey, ya little f—–.”

Almost immediately, McIlroy spun around, his smile vanishing. He fixed a stern gaze on the person and promptly summoned security.

“Throw him out,” the five-time major champion demanded, seemingly pointing instantly at the offender. The accused tried to defend himself, questioning why McIlroy wished him ejected, only for the 36-year-old to retort: “For calling me a f—–.”

Each member of Team Europe was subjected to an unusually crude and hostile crowd, but McIlroy bore the brunt of the extraordinary abuse. He was firm in his perception that such conduct shouldn’t be tolerated in future golf occasions.

“I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week,” McIlroy acknowledged. “Golf has the ability to unite people… It teaches you how to respect people. Sometimes this week, we didn’t see that. So, no, this should not be what is acceptable in the Ryder Cup.”

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Even after approaching his ball, McIlroy was frequently taunted, with Justin Thomas even gesturing for U.S. followers to quiet down while his opponent was enjoying.

During Saturday’s fourballs, police canine and state troopers have been introduced in to help control the state of affairs.