Ryder Cup Host Resigns After Expletive Chant Against Rory McIlroy

Heather McMahan, comedian and actress, resigned as the emcee at the 2025 Ryder Cup after leading an expletive-filled chant against European golfer Rory McIlroy during the event at Bethpage Black. The chant, which included McMahan herself shouting "F— you, Rory!", sparked criticism and was deemed inappropriate by the PGA of America, which accepted her apology. The tense atmosphere at the Ryder Cup was marked by hostile crowd behavior, with McIlroy and his partner Shane Lowry frequently targeted by heckling and verbal abuse, leading to multiple interruptions during play. European captain Luke Donald condemned the personal insults and disruptions from the American fans, highlighting the boundary between passionate support and disrespect. Despite the crowd issues, McIlroy maintained a strong record and was set to compete against world number one Scottie Scheffler in the singles match. The incident has raised concerns about crowd conduct and the responsibility of public figures to uphold decorum at major sporting events.