Rory McIlroy Receives Apology from PGA Chief
Rory McIlroy expressed appreciation after Derek Sprague, the chief executive of the PGA of America, personally apologized for the abuse McIlroy and his wife experienced during the Ryder Cup. The event took place in September, where Europe secured a 15-13 victory in New York.
Hostile Treatment at the Ryder Cup
Throughout the tournament, McIlroy was targeted by a hostile home crowd who subjected him to relentless verbal abuse. His wife, Erica McIlroy, was even struck on the hat by a thrown beer can.
Event Outcome
Europe managed to hold off a strong comeback effort from the United States on the final day to claim victory.
"Rory McIlroy said PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague sent him a personal apology for the abuse the Northern Irishman and his wife suffered during Europe's Ryder Cup victory in September."
"McIlroy was the center of attention for a hostile home crowd with incessant abuse and a beer even thrown at his wife, Erica McIlroy, which hit her on the hat."
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Rory McIlroy acknowledged the PGA chief's apology following the Ryder Cup where he and his wife faced hostile crowd behavior in a closely contested European victory.