"I think we've taken what I said a little out of context. I think Ryder Cups are meant to have a lot of energy, right, and I think me saying the word 'chaos', I didn't mean for them to be rude, right? So like that's not on me, I believe, for me to take credit for people being rude. I think what I meant was like I wanted energy, right?"
"I don't think me saying one word, everyone listened — I don't think I have the power to do that amongst people. I think fans can do and say what they want sometimes. It probably crossed a line out there so I would say there's a line that needs to be drawn. But what's so different and unique about golf is that we hear nearly everything what people say because people have access to be so close to us."
Collin Morikawa acknowledged that American fans' behaviour at the Ryder Cup crossed a line but denied personal responsibility for provoking the crowd. He had expressed a desire for energy and 'chaos' before the event, intending enthusiasm rather than rudeness. European players faced abuse during the matches and incidents included beer being thrown at Rory McIlroy's wife. PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague planned to apologise to the European team for the conduct of home fans. Morikawa noted that golf's proximity to spectators makes inappropriate comments more audible and called for clearer boundaries. He was preparing for the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama amid Typhoon Halong warnings.
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