The hecklers are targeting Rory McIlroy. His challenge is to resist golf's unruly spectators
Briefly

During the final round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy experienced a mix of overwhelming support and targeted heckling. Despite a lengthy weather delay, a dedicated crowd chanted his name as he took a three-shot lead. However, security officers, nicknamed the Bash Brothers, were busy removing hecklers, emphasizing the challenges McIlroy faces as he becomes a focal point for criticism from a minority of fans. The incident raises questions about athlete experiences in high-pressure moments and crowd behavior at major events.
As the van dropped off McIlroy to continue his round, the fans loudly chanted Ro-ry! Ro-ry! Ro-ry! They applauded as he birdied the hole to take a three-shot lead.
One or two officers follow every PGA Tour group all year to act as security for the game's stars. Most days they won't have a single issue.
Because, for a very minuscule, annoying, yet loud minority, McIlroy is becoming a target for heckling right now.
As McIlroy approached the 18th tee Sunday, tied for the lead trying to win the tour's marquee event, he looked around at the crowd.
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