Rory McIlroy is no stranger to dealing with hostile fans, particularly at the Ryder Cup.
Thinking back to last September’s event on Long Island, McIlroy, 37, recalled the verbal abuse that escalated to one fan even throwing a drink at his wife, Erica Stoll, before making his return to New York at the 2026 U.S. Open this week.
“Look, I love playing around New York,” he told reporters at Southampton’s Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Monday, June 15. “I love playing in this area. It’s got some of the best golf in the world.”
McIlroy also indicated he did not expect the fan recep...
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