FORMER Team USA Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson has apologised for the New York crowd's heckling of Europe stars.

Players including Rory McIlroy were made to withstand a hostile environment at Bethpage Black.

McIlroy, 36, told a heckling fan to "shut the f*** up" during a tense exchange on Saturday.

His wife Erica Stoll was then shockingly struck by a drink the following day.

Europe held a commanding lead after the first two days of action.

The USA launched an improbably late fight back, but went on to lose 15-13.

Eight-time major champion Watson, who captained the Americans to Ryder Cup victory at The Belfry 32 years ago, was gracious in defeat - while also slamming his own team's rowdy supporters.

The 76-year-old wrote on X, "I’d like to congratulate @RyderCupEurope on their

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