Comic and actress Heather McMahan has stepped down from her function as grasp of ceremonies on the Ryder Cup after she joined the gang at Bethpage Black in New York in an expletive-laden chant directed at Rory McIlroy.
“Heather McMahan has prolonged an apology to Rory McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from internet hosting the primary tee of the Ryder Cup,” the PGA of America mentioned in a press release launched to a number of media retailers.
Whereas hyping up the gang on Saturday, McMahan reportedly mentioned, “(Expletive) you, Rory.”
McIlroy advised spectators to “shut the (expletive) up” after being shouted at whereas sizing up a shot. He additionally backed off his ball a number of instances throughout afternoon four-ball play due to unruly followers.
“I do not thoughts them having a go at us,” McIlroy mentioned after his Saturday morning match. “Like, that is to be anticipated. I imply, that is what an away Ryder Cup is. Every time they’re nonetheless doing it while you’re over the ball and attempting to hit your shot, that is the powerful factor.”
The Europeans play Sunday with an enormous 11.5-4.5 lead and want 14 factors to retain the Ryder Cup.
–Subject Stage Media