""I'm no expert on golf, but you are telling me these players were under pressure because a few people were shouting? Come to Leeds or Anfield on a Tuesday night, let me tell you, 'These guys play in big tournaments every week, so all of a sudden they are going to be upset by a few Yanks? You've got McIlroy. He's won all the big prizes. Do you think he's going to be upset by a few people? It's ridiculous.'""
""If I was a golfer and my partner was getting abuse, I'd tell them: 'Just stay at the hotel, love. I'll see you tonight when I get back. They don't come to all the other tournaments, but guess what... you get a new outfit and you come to the Ryder Cup! You've got a lovely new outfit, a new belt, a new handbag and they are getting loads of stick. Well, go home.'""
American fans at Bethpage Black in New York directed abuse at Rory McIlroy and members of the victorious European Ryder Cup team, creating a hostile environment. The home crowd's partisan jeering was presented as predictable given the event's buildup. Comparisons to noisy football stadiums highlighted that professional athletes regularly face vocal opposition. The expectation that elite golfers should handle crowd noise was emphasized, noting frequent high-pressure tournaments. Players' partners experienced verbal abuse, and the recommended response for their safety was to avoid exposed spectator areas and remain at their hotel.
Read at Irish Independent
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