"It was a memorable finish, just 24 hours after a black Saturday which saw McIlroy, his wife and the Irishman's playing partner Lowry having to contend with incessant verbal abuse. One US fan also threw a drink at Erica by the 18th green as the atmosphere turned ugly at Bethpage Black in New York. Here's the full scene as Rory McIlroy's wife Erica got hit with a beer (glanced off her hat) on Saturday afternoon."
""Erica is fine. She's a strong woman. She handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has. I love her and we're going to have a good time celebrating [this win]." Extra security drafted in to cope with hostile US crowds The incidents led to an increase in security with additional police officers called in to ensure the hostility did not spill over. "The amount of security presence was insane," McIlroy added."
Team Europe won the Ryder Cup 15-13 after a tense Sunday in which a strong earlier lead was threatened by a late American fightback in the singles. Shane Lowry secured the half needed to retain the trophy and Tyrrell Hatton halved with Collin Morikawa to clinch victory for Luke Donald's side. American fans subjected Rory McIlroy, his wife Erica and Lowry to verbal abuse on Saturday; one fan threw a drink that glanced off Erica's hat. Extra security and additional police were deployed amid hostile behaviour. McIlroy praised Erica's strength, class and dignity in handling the incidents.
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