A FORMER European Ryder Cup hero has warned the away wives NOT to watch the action at Bethpage Black - to avoid horrific abuse.

Andrew Coltart was part of the 1999 European team that lost the Battle of Brookline 14 1⁄2 - 13 1⁄2 to the USA.

Europe led 10-6 going into Sunday but the Americans dominated the singles to clinch the narrow victory in front of a raucous and fiery home crowd.

And Coltart is worried for the families of Luke Donald’s men when they face the USA in noisy New York next weekend.

The Scot, who lost his only Ryder Cup match in the singles to Tiger Woods , flagged the idea of partners and parents staying indoors during the action when he spoke at the GB & Ireland vs Europe Team Cup in January.

Coltart, 55, told SunSport: “My wife wasn't getting abused because she was

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