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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Rory McIlroy & Team Europe Triumph Amid Hostile Ryder Cup Crowd
Caption: Rory McIlroy leads Team Europe to a stunning Ryder Cup victory on U.S. soil. Fans at Bethpage Black subjected McIlroy and his wife Erica to personal insults and abuse. Security intensified after hostile behaviour, including police dogs patrolling the course. McIlroy famously told disruptive fans to “Shut the f**k up!” during his approach on the 18th hole. A beer was thrown at Erica McIlroy during Saturday four-ball matches, highlighting extreme crowd behaviour. Only a minority of fans were abusive, but the incidents left a mark on the tournament’s atmosphere. Collin Morikawa had called for “chaos” pre-tournament, and MC Heather McMahan resigned after leading a vulgar chant. Justin Thomas and Cam Young intervened to try and calm the crowd for fair play. McIlroy criticised fans for jeering opponents rather than supporting their own U.S. team. Team Europe will defend their trophy at Adare Manor in two years, vowing to promote respect and sportsmanship. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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