Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row | Sports

LONDON, Oct 2, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA fans at the Ryder Cup in New York was no worse than European supporters at the event in Rome two years ago. Europe held off a stirring fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black last weekend to retain the Ryder Cup. Luke Donald's European team were on the end of some unsavoury abuse from a partisan crowd, with Rory McIlroy particularly singled out for foul-mouthed taunts. USA captain Keegan Bradley refused to condemn the "passionate" USA fans at Bethpage and said he had heard "a lot of stories that Rome was pretty violent as well"...