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Player was disgusted by vulgar chants directed at European players, including Rory McIlroy.

Player believes the behavior is a stain on golf's reputation as a gentleman's sport.

JUPITER ISLAND — Gary Player agrees with Tom Watson, the Hall of Famer golfer who recently said he was "ashamed" of the behavior of the fans at the Ryder Cup.

Player's criticism of the event held at Bethpage Black in New York in September and won by Europe, 15-13 , was heartfelt and personal, believing it was a stain on the game he loves.

And everything the sport does not stand for.

"I look at it and I'm in a state of shock," Player, who lives on Jupiter Island, told The Palm Beach Post. "I think, what would Ben Hogan have said, you know? What would Byron Nelson have said? What would A

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