Europe Claims First Ryder Cup Away Win Since 2012 Amid U.S. Fan Abuse Apology

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black was overshadowed by unruly and abusive behavior from some American fans, particularly targeting European players like Rory McIlroy, who, along with his wife, endured significant verbal abuse. Former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson publicly apologized for the "rude and mean-spirited" behavior of the American crowd, expressing shame and emphasizing that such conduct is unacceptable in golf. The hostile atmosphere led to multiple confrontations, with players like McIlroy and Shane Lowry responding to the crowd's provocations, while U.S. players attempted to calm the situation. American captain Keegan Bradley acknowledged that some fans crossed the line, describing the crowd as passionate but admitting a few behaved inappropriately. Observers noted that alcohol consumption may have contributed to the escalation of the crowd's misconduct. Despite the chaos, Europe secured a 15-13 victory, marking their first away win since 2012, with many calling for stricter crowd control at future events.