"I got a lovely e-mail from Derek Sprague apologising,"
"Erica worked with Derek at the PGA of America back in the day, so we know Derek and his wife pretty well."
"He couldn't have been more gracious or apologetic and he wrote us a lovely letter, which we really appreciated."
"That made us better as a team. It galvanised us and it really put our arms around each other."
Europe held off a stirring fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black, with the Americans mounting a singles comeback after entering the final session 12-5 down but ultimately falling short. Rory McIlroy and other European players endured unsavoury abuse from a partisan crowd across three days, including a beer thrown that struck McIlroy's wife, Erica. USA captain Keegan Bradley described the home fans as "passionate" and declined to condemn them. Derek Sprague later sent a gracious apology email to McIlroy and Erica, which they appreciated. McIlroy said the hostile atmosphere galvanised the European team as he prepared for upcoming events.
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