Europe captain Luke Donald credits an “anti-fragile mentality” for how well his golfers have handled raucous New York hecklers and taken a record lead at the Ryder Cup.

Shrugging off profane insults and distracting yells as players tried to make shots, Europe seized an 11.5-4.5 lead over the United States on Saturday — the largest lead entering Sunday singles in the event’s current format.

“I didn’t expect to have as big a lead like this,” Donald said. “A lot of things have gone well for us, but very happy with how strong our team is, the firepower they have, the intensity — kind of the anti-fragile mentality.”

Europe went 3-1 in Saturday foursomes and four-ball sessions despite harsher remarks as the day wore on, prompting police to walk with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in their 2-up

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