Golf-PGA of America CEO apologises to McIlroy over Ryder Cup fan abuse


  • Golf
  • Friday, 03 Oct 2025

Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team Europe's Rory McIlroy reacts after his putt on the 18th hole during the singles IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Peter Casey

(Reuters) -PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague said on Thursday he will apologise directly to Rory McIlroy and the rest of Europe’s Ryder Cup team and their families for the abusive behaviour they suffered from some spectators during last week's contest.

The apology follows Europe's 15-13 victory over the United States at Bethpage Black, where their players were subjected to taunts and personal abuse by fans, who also refused to stay quiet while players were taking their shots.

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