"In a statement released to the BBC, the PGA of America announced that American comedian and actress Heather McMahan will not return to emcee at the first tee Sunday. "Heather has extended an apology to Rory Mcllroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from hosting the first tee of the Ryder Cup," said the PGA of America, which runs the event."
"Video footage taken Saturday morning appeared to show McMahan riling up fans at the first tee by shouting, "F--- you Rory," into the microphone. European golfers, who have dominated the first two days of the competition, were heckled repeatedly by the rowdy Bethpage Black crowd Saturday -- and McIlroy caught the brunt of the abuse. During morning foursome play, McIlroy told spectators to "shut the f--- up," after being yelled at while lining up to hit a shot."
""I don't mind them having a go at us," McIlroy said after his morning match. "Like, that's to be expected. I mean, that's what an away Ryder Cup is. Whenever they are still doing it while you are over the ball and trying to hit your shot, that's the tough thing.""
American comedian and actress Heather McMahan apologized to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe and stepped down from emceeing the first tee Sunday. Video footage showed McMahan shouting "F--- you Rory" into a microphone while riling up fans. European golfers were heckled repeatedly by a rowdy Bethpage Black crowd, and McIlroy bore much of the abuse, telling spectators to "shut the f--- up" during morning play. Fans taunted McIlroy about past major losses, called his Masters victory a "fluke," and attacked aspects of his personal life and marriage. Security presence increased with nearly 20 New York State Police troopers lining the ropes.
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