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Heckling at the Ryder Cup - has golf changed?

Team Europe took victory over team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup over the weekend. The European team ...

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12.29 29 Sep 2025


Heckling at the Ryder Cup - has golf changed?


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Team Europe took victory over team USA in the 2025 Ryder Cup over the weekend. The European team which claimed a 15-13 victory over the USA team were victorious in their win, after being faced by unnecessary heckling.

It wasn’t only the players that faced abuse. Erika McIlroy was seen wiping away tears after US fans shouted abuse at her as well as having a drink spilled over her…

This is not something we are used to seeing in golf. What has changed within this sport, and what needs to be done to prevent this happening in the future?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Journalist and Presenter of Golf Weekly podcast, Fionn Davenport, English Professional Golfer Annabel Dimmock, General Manager with Sligo Golf Club, David O’Donovan and more.


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