Golf-Garcia's American wife calls on US Ryder Cup fans to cheer not jeer


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 23 Sep 2021

FILE PHOTO: Sep 22, 2021; Haven, Wisconsin, USA; Sergio Garcia hits his tee shot on the 6th hole during practice rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) -The American wife of Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has called on her compatriots to show European players respect during the Ryder Cup after being embarrassed by some U.S. fans at the 2016 competition in Minnesota.

Angela Akins said she hoped there would be no repeat of the atmosphere when the event was last held in the United States at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

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