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Why is Rory McIlroy getting heckled? Explaining police presence following Europe star amid rowdy Ryder Cup crowd

It's been a dominant showing for Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but it hasn't been without controversy.

With the event taking place in the United States at Bethpage Black, American fans have been working to get into the heads of Europe's golfers, namely Rory McIlroy. As the action went on Saturday, hecklers hurled insults at McIlroy and teammate Shane Lowry, and things escalated to the point where there was an increased police presence flanking the golfers in an attempt to calm fans.

Both McIlroy and Lowry responded to the fans, heightening the tensions around the competition. Here is more on what was said and why the hecklers zeroed in on the McIlroy-L

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