"Alongside the highs of Team Europe's win at the Ryder Cup was the sour taste left by golf fans shouting abuse and throwing objects at not just the players, but also family members like Rory McIlroy's wife What on earth was happening at the Ryder Cup?"
"Look, I'm not a massive golf fan. Most of my understanding of the game has been gleaned from watching Happy ­Gilmore, and Happy Gilmore 2, so sorry if I don't understand the finer points. But I don't think you need to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the sport to know that the crowd at Bethpage made a holy show of themselves."
Team Europe secured victory at the Ryder Cup, but the win was overshadowed by aggressive spectator behaviour. Spectators shouted abuse and threw objects, with targets including players and family members such as Rory McIlroy’s wife. The crowd at Bethpage behaved in an unruly and hostile manner that marred the event’s atmosphere. Many observers lack deep golf knowledge yet found the misconduct obvious and disturbing. The incidents raised concerns about spectator etiquette, safety for competitors and relatives, and the need for stronger crowd control measures at major golf tournaments to protect participants and guests.
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