“Golf should be held to a higher standard”: Rory McIlroy breaks silence on shocking Ryder Cup abuse towards him and wife Erica

Rory McIlroy expressed disappointment with the crowd behavior at the Ryder Cup, stating that respect and etiquette were missing. He and his wife, Erica Stoll, faced severe verbal abuse and a beer was thrown at her, reportedly influencing their decision to emigrate from the US to the UK. The PGA of America later admitted some spectators went too far.