US Rider Cup captain twice Tom Watson Winner apologizes to European team on Monday American fans behavior In Bathpage Black.
“I want to congratulate @Rydercupeurope on his victory,” Watson posted X“Your team was sensational in the first few days. Even more importantly, I want to apologize for rude and meaningful behavior from our American crowd in Bethpage.
“As a former player, captain and an American, I am ashamed of what happened.”
76 -year -old Watson, who wins five open championships between his eight major titles, played in four rider cup teams. He was the winning captain of the US team in 1993 in England, and was the losing captain for the US in 2014 matches in Scotland.
European team, and Rory McLeroy In particular, the goal of frequent hekling and humiliation was-some were directed to his wife and family-at a three-day program in Formingdale, New York. Often, he was in the process of hitting a shot in the form of jears, and it caused the delay and inspired the American PGA to add additional security.
“I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf,” Mcilroy said after the end of Europe on Sunday. 15-13 wins Against the United States. “… I think golf should be held at a higher level than what was seen this week.”
Mcilroy later said: “There was a lot of language which was unacceptable and derogatory behavior.”
A video on social media showed that Lori was held back by his caddy as a fan said something before being hit on a drive on Saturday. In another video, McLoy showed walking with his wife Erica, when a beer was thrown in her direction and hit her.
Member of US team Justin ThomasAfter oral misuse directed by McRoy and Shane lori On Satude, “We felt for them.”
“It was unfortunate,” said Thomas. “Cam [Young] And I just wish that we gave them something to make them happy instead of cheering against people. I think the main consensus of the last two days was that we were not giving them enough to please them, and they were just trying to help us win. I think you are fans of New York. ,
Paolo Uggetti of ESPN contributed to this report.
