The Ryder Cup first-tee announcer who inspired expletive chants at Rory McIlroy has apologised and stepped down, the PGA of America has confirmed.
McIlroy has acquired common heckling and boos all through the occasion at Bethpage Black, with The Masters champion responding to at least one remark throughout his morning foursomes match with Tommy Fleetwood by telling a spectator to “shut the f*** up”.
A raucous New York crowd shouted “f*** you Rory” on the primary tee forward of that session, with announcer Heather McMahan encouraging the mantra by saying it again on her microphone in the direction of the packed grandstand.
McIlroy continued to obtain a hostile reception throughout Saturday’s fourballs session, the place further safety was introduced in to manage fan behaviour, with McMahan stepping down from her first-tee position forward of the ultimate day.
A press release from the PGA of America learn: “Heather McMahan has extended an apology to Rory Mcllroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from hosting the first tee of the Ryder Cup.”
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