While lining up his approach shot to the 16th green, fans behind heckled the Grand Slam winner with one heard to shout "Freedom” as McIlroy stood over his ball.

The Holywood star stood back and hit back at the fans, saying: “Guys, shut the f*** up!”

A stunned American crowd at the New York venue then had to watch as McIlroy smashed his shot to three feet and set up playing partner Tommy Fleetwood’s putt that won yet another point for the European team, this one over Harris English and Collin Morikawa.

Afterwards, McIlroy said: “I don’t mind them having a go at us, that’s to be expected. But when I’m trying to hit my shot, that’s a tough thing, give us some respect and let us hit shots.” Please review your details and accept them to load the content

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