FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- From the moment Bethpage Black was announced as this year's Ryder Cup host in 2013, there was an expectation the competition could be one of the loudest -- and potentially rowdiest -- in recent memory.

But what transpired Saturday in the afternoon four-ball match that featured Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry turned into something beyond the expected.

Over the course of 18 holes, the European stars were heckled and yelled at repeatedly, in particular during their pre-shot routines or before they hit a putt. As the match against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young progressed -- and Europe's lead on the United States strengthened around them -- the intensity from the crowd escalated, leading to increased security and multiple fan ejections.

On the fourth green, McIlro

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