A grasp of ceremonies on the Ryder Cup has stepped down from her position after becoming a member of in with a vulgar chant geared toward Europe’s Rory McIlroy, the PGA of America mentioned on Sunday.
Video of the lady, American comic and actress Heather McMahan, confirmed her repeating a foul-mouthed chant to fireplace up the house followers at Bethpage Black’s first tee early on Saturday.
“Heather McMahan has prolonged an apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from internet hosting the primary tee of the Ryder Cup,” the PGA of America mentioned in a press release.
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The group at Bethpage Black, the place Europe has a commanding lead over the U.S., was at all times anticipated to be a spirited one that might give the house facet an edge, however many spectators have resorted to launching verbal assaults at gamers.
At one level throughout Saturday’s motion, McIlroy turned towards spectators who wouldn’t cease heckling him as he addressed his ball and used an expletive whereas saying, “Guys, shut up.”
After the match, the Northern Irishman was requested concerning the crowd behaviour, which included some spectators taking pictures at his private life and reminders about a few of his previous shortcomings on the golf course.
“Look, you understand, while you play an away Ryder Cup, it’s actually, actually difficult. It’s not for me to say. Individuals could be their very own decide of whether or not they took it too far or not,” mentioned McIlroy, who this 12 months grew to become solely the sixth participant to finish the profession Grand Slam of golf’s 4 majors.
Printed on Sep 28, 2025