"Actress and comedian Heather McMahan, who hosted the first tee at Bethpage Black Golf Course on Long Island, New York, was heard on videos posted to social media chanting expletives against golfer Rory McIlroy. "F- you, Rory," McMahan could be heard saying into the microphone, before some in the crowd recited the jeer. McMahan has apologized to Mcllroy and the Ryder Cup Europe team, according to PGA of America."
""I don't mind them having a go at us, that's to be expected, that's what an away Ryder Cup is," McIlroy said on Saturday, according to BBC Sport. "Whenever they are still doing it while you are over the ball and trying to hit your shot, that's the tough thing. You know, look, in between shots, say whatever you want to me. That's totally fine. But just give us the respect to let us hit shots. Give us the same chance that the Americans have.""
"events. McIlroy has faced the brunt of the insults from spectators, who also jeered and yelled at his wife throughout the weekend. At one point, McIlroy was seen pushing back against jeering by telling unruly spectators to "shut the f- up" in videos posted on social media and live television. He later also refused to putt until the jeering stopped."
Heather McMahan, an emcee who hosted the first tee at Bethpage Black, stepped down after she and some crowd members chanted expletives aimed at Rory McIlroy. Videos showed McMahan saying "F- you, Rory," followed by jeers, and McMahan apologized to McIlroy and the Ryder Cup Europe team. McIlroy and his wife endured sustained insults, and McIlroy confronted spectators, telling them to "shut the f- up" and refusing to putt until the jeering stopped. Two spectators were ejected after a verbal altercation. Additional State Troopers were placed along the course for player and public safety, with further adjustments planned.
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