Paige Spiranac Calls Out Ryder Cup Crowd For Crossing The Line

Rory McIlroy, representing Team Europe, faced derision and even drink-throwing from Ryder Cup enthusiasts at Bethpage Black. Influential golf figure Paige Spiranac expressed her lack of surprise regarding the incidents in New York, despite widespread disapproval of the crowd's unruly conduct during the prestigious weekend event.Spiranac articulated that such behavior is tainting the sports experience for genuine fans, labeling it as “disgustingly drunk.” On Monday, she shared her thoughts on X, stating, “Sadly, I’m not shocked by the fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, as it has become the standard at most sporting events and requires change across all sports.”She recalled a recent football game where an intoxicated individual shouted obscenities and disrupted the atmosphere, affecting those around him. Noteworthy was his young nephew, who emulated this inappropriate behavior. Spiranac emphasized the importance of passion and enjoyment at games while condemning unacceptable actions like drink-throwing, particularly when it targeted Rory's wife, Erica Stoll.