Heather McMahan Clarifies She ‘Did Not Start’ Rory McIlroy Ryder Cup Chant

Ryder Cup host denies leading obscene Rory McIlroy chants that led to resignation, apologizes for repeating

Comedian Heather McMahan resigned from her Ryder Cup first tee hosting role after participating in derogatory chants about Rory McIlroy. She explained the incident on her podcast.

Heather McMahan Clarifies She ‘Did Not Start’ Rory McIlroy Ryder Cup Chant

Heather McMahan is offering some “context” following her Rory McIlroy controversy this past weekend — and no, she didn’t start the “f*** you” chant. McMahan, 38, made headlines during the 2025 Ryder Cup after allegedly encouraging the crowd at Farmingdale, New York’s Bethplage Black Golf Course to heckle Irish golfer McIlroy, 36. But, that’s not actually what went down, the comedian explained when discussing what she called an “international inc…

‘I Did Not Start…’: Ryder Cup Announcer Heather McMahan Defends Herself Amid Rory McIlroy Chant Backlash

It was supposed to be a dream gig. Instead, Heather McMahan‘s gig last weekend at Bethpage turned into an internet firestorm. The comedian and podcaster found herself at the center of a Ryder Cup controversy last weekend after being caught on video echoing a now-infamous chant aimed at Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy. But now, she’s ready to clear the air and is finally breaking her silence. On the latest episode of her Absolutely Not podcast, McMaha…

Heather McMahan opens up on ‘toxic’ Rory McIlroy moment that turned her into Ryder Cup scapegoat

Heather McMahan is providing more details about the “international incident” she found herself in during the Ryder Cup after she was heard chanting “F--k you, Rory” with the crowd ahead of the second day of the tournament held on Long Island over the weekend.

Ryder Cup MC Who Resigned Over Obscene Rory McIlroy Chant Says She's A Victim Of 'Salem Witchesque Blaming'

Heather McMahan and Rory McIlroy The 2025 Ryder Cup was not a great one for the Americans who ended up losing on their home turf in front of a crowd that was roundly criticized for its behavior. A comedian who was hired in an ill-fated attempt to get spectators amped up resigned over an obscene chant involving Rory McIlroy, but she has painted herself as a victim in the wake of the tournament. The Ryder Cup has a reputation for attracting raucou…

Ryder Cup MC Who Quit After Leading Obscene Rory McIlroy Chant Claims She’s Being Targeted in “Salem Witch-Style Blaming”

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black will not be remembered for a heroic comeback or a classic finish—it will be remembered for the way it spiraled into a controversy about crowd conduct and the comedian hired to hype them up. The Americans, already under enormous pressure to reclaim the trophy on home soil, fell short once again, losing to Team Europe 15–13. While Sunday’s singles matches briefly suggested the possibility of a record-breaking r…