Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen says the hostile environment Europe’s gamers confronted throughout their Ryder Cup victory within the USA “pales into insignificance” when in comparison with the fan remedy he obtained on Ashes excursions of Australia.
Europe noticed off a exceptional USA fightback on Sunday to seal a 15-13 success in New York, claiming the primary away win for both aspect since 2012.
Luke Donald’s crew needed to overcome excessive hostility from New York’s famed followers, with Rory McIlroy concerned in a number of confrontations because the Northern Irishman confronted the brunt of the abuse.
Pietersen performed in three Check sequence in Australia, that includes within the final England aspect to say an away Ashes victory within the 2010-2011 contest.
“I’ve played in some hostile environments in Australia,” Pietersen instructed Sky Sports activities Information. “I can relay some tales, which I will not do, which had been so unhealthy. That is sport, it’s what it’s.
“I do know it is not the sport of golf, and I get it, and I perceive it, however for one week of the 12 months, it’s what it’s.
“These guys are there, they’re fiercely aggressive, they wish to attempt to again their crew, they’re enjoying for his or her nation.
“I’ve had some fairly darkish experiences in Australia enjoying for England. From what I noticed, a few of it pales into significance when in comparison with among the issues I’ve heard when enjoying in Australia.
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“You just understand it and you accept it and you get on with it. McIlroy reacts the way McIlroy reacted, and it’s amazing. It’s great for the sport, it’s great for that event.
“Nevertheless it’s only a week of the 12 months that simply will get all people gripped into the sport. All of us had been, all of us beloved it, they usually all stay fortunately ever after. Monday morning, they will all be buddies once more, and all the things’s good.”
‘Pleasant Irish welcome for 2027’
Consideration has already turned to what the environment might be like on the subsequent Ryder Cup, which is able to happen in Eire at Adare Manor.
The mayor of host county Limerick, John Moran, expects the house followers to behave properly on the 2027 occasion.
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“I think it will be a friendly Irish welcome Ryder Cup,” Moran instructed Sky Sports activities Information.
“I have had the great experience of my life of going to great events, like Italia ’90 and the (football) World Cup in the USA in 1994. And I think, if you get the tone right, the fans kind of respond to that.
“I believe the Irish followers, in different disciplines, are well-known for a way they react overseas and the way we react at dwelling.
“I think people will respond to that whether they’re travelling into Ireland or not.”
What’s subsequent?
The subsequent Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor in Eire from September 17-19, 2027 – the second time the occasion has been held in Eire and the centenary staging of the biennial contest. Get Sky Sports activities or stream with no contract on NOW.
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