"What happened here this week is not acceptable"
"I think golf should be held to a higher standard than than what was was seen out there this week."
"Let me begin with what we must own. While the competition was spirited - especially with the U.S. team's rally on Sunday a"
Profane chants aimed at Rory McIlroy began at the practice range and escalated through the Ryder Cup weekend. Verbal abuse and inappropriate fan behavior worsened, and a cup of beer struck the brim of Erica Stoll's hat as she walked beside McIlroy. Team Europe defeated the U.S. 15-13 despite the hostile crowd. McIlroy called the conduct unacceptable and said golf should be held to a higher standard. PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague apologized to McIlroy and Stoll by email. Comedian Heather McMahan apologized for participating in a profane chant, and PGA president Don Rea Jr. later issued an apology to members.
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