PGA of America president Don Rea Jr. who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, has finally apologised in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals.

Europe built a record lead after two days and held on for a 15-13 victory - their sixth in the last eight Ryder Cups - but the event was marred by a gallery that made it personal and profane.

The PGA of America has been reeling from its lack of response to behaviour at Bethpage Black, which began as early as Friday morning when a small section of fans chanted, "**** you, Rory," upon seeing Rory McIlroy's image on a video screen from the practice range.

It only got worse, with vulgar language directed at European players, video of a beer being slapped out of someone's hand

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