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Ryder Cup 2023 Sparks Controversy with Ball Movement Incident and Fan Ejections Amid Hostile Atmosphere
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has been marked by intense competition and high emotions, with controversies and fan interactions fueling tensions. Early in the event, a disputed incident involving Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm allegedly moving the ball sparked outrage among USA fans, though officials ruled no violation occurred. Hostile fan behavior has been a recurring theme, including a 2008 episode where a US fan was ejected for targeting a European player, and recent heckling of European stars such as Rory McIlroy, who responded with good humor. The atmosphere was further charged by a fan’s unexpected antics during a live Sky Sports broadcast, illustrating the event’s passionate and partisan environment. Team USA, led by veterans like Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, seeks to reclaim the Cup on home soil against a European side featuring key players like McIlroy and Rahm. These dynamics underscore the Ryder Cup’s reputation for fierce rivalry, crowd involvement, and dramatic moments both on and off the course.


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