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PGA of America CEO Wrote Apology Letter to Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica
PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague apologized for inadequate crowd control after Rory and Erica McIlroy faced verbal abuse and a drink was thrown during the 2025 Ryder Cup.
- SEPTEMBER 28: PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague apologized to Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica for abuse they endured at Bethpage Black, saying he plans to send them a heartfelt email.
- Crowds at Bethpage Black were unusually rowdy, making personal digs at Team Europe rather than supporting Team USA, as Erica Stoll had a drink thrown at her and McIlroy faced taunts about his private life.
- Security doubled during a match, with organisers working with state police and private security to remove or move abusive fans; Heather McMahan, emcee, led a chant against McIlroy, was removed, then resigned.
- The abuse overshadowed Team Europe's 15-13 victory, shifting attention from the result as PGA of America president Don Rea downplayed incidents, saying he hadn’t heard some abuse, drawing criticism.
- Sprague said the PGA of America and the DP World Tour will meet in the coming weeks to debrief this Ryder Cup and plan for Adare Manor, Ireland , pledging to do better on crowd management.
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PGA of America chief apologises to Rory McIlroy and wife Erica over Ryder Cup abuse
PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague admitted today that US Ryder Cup fans “crossed the line” and planned to apologise directly to Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica for what happened at Bethpage Black.
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