"Over the course of 18 holes, the European stars were heckled and yelled at repeatedly, in particular during their pre-shot routines or before they hit a putt. As the match against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young progressed -- and Europe's lead on the United States strengthened around them -- the intensity from the crowd escalated, leading to increased security and multiple fan ejections."
"Tensions continued to rise as fans zeroed in on McIlroy. Those ranged from "F--- you, Rory," to specific comments about McIlroy's previous major losses at Pinehurst, to how his Masters win this year was "a fluke", to his personal life and even his marriage. Lowry received his share of insults, too, with some about his weight, his lack of contributions to McIlroy in their partnership and how much they both "couldn't handle the fans.""
Bethpage Black hosted a Ryder Cup match where European players Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry faced sustained heckling from fans throughout an 18-hole four-ball match. The heckling intensified during pre-shot routines and putts, with fans shouting insults and personal attacks directed mainly at McIlroy. Security intervened multiple times and several fans were ejected as the crowd's intensity increased while Europe built a lead against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young. McIlroy visibly reacted during earlier play, cursing at the crowd when shouted at as he lined up a shot. Lowry acknowledged the difficulty of playing under persistent jeers.
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