With the second round of the Ryder Cup wrapped up, security at Bethpage Black has been ramped up significantly. The heightened presence comes in response to two highly publicized incidents involving Rory McIlroy . On day one, he was seen flipping the bird, and on day two, he bluntly told fans to “shut the f*** up.” But it wasn’t just McIlroy who faced heckling; players across the course had to contend with rowdy crowds that made their blood boil.
So, given these growing tensions, organizers increased the security force, particularly around McIlroy and his group. Earlier in the day, the Northern Irishman was subjected to personal taunts, prompting his wife, Erica Stoll, to step away from the crowd. Claire Rogers shared an update on security on X, posting two photos that show multiple p