Golf’s most recognizable bombshell Paige Spiranac weighed in on the unruly behavior from fans at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this weekend.
In a lengthy note on X, Spiranac noted that it “needs to change,” but added that it’s a trend she’s noticed across all sports.
RELATED: Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica Stoll hit by drink mystery answered at Ryder Cup
Aug 21, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Reporter Paige Spiranac on the first hole during the first round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
“I’m sadly not shocked by the fan behavior at the Ryder Cup because it’s become the norm at most sporting events and in my opinion it needs to change across all sports,” Spiranac wrote. “I was at a football game recently and this man in front of me was disgustingly drunk, yelling the most vile s**t to players and opposing fans in the stands, spilling his drink everywhere, wanting to fight people, and it completely ruined the experience for me and everyone around him.”
“What was interesting was that his young (maybe 7 years old) nephew was right next to him listening to everything,” she continued. “At one point the kid started copying him and was yelling the same things and the family was laughing. This behavior is taught.
RELATED: Ex-MLB star scolds Rory McIlroy for bringing wife Erica Stoll to Ryder Cup
Paige Spiranac watches her teammates putt on the No. 6 green during the 2023 Kaulig Companies Championship Pro-Am at Firestone Country Club, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. / Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK
“I’m not saying you have to sit quietly. You can have passion, chirp, have fun banter, enjoy yourself at the event or game but there’s a line and it’s crossed so many times now.”
The sport of golf has long been one of respect, tradition, and rules with a special emphasis on etiquette. Unfortunately, etiquette was far from the minds of many Ryder Cup fans as Team USA struggled against Team Europe. Even when the home team fans saw their squad mounting a comeback, the environment remained heated.
RELATED: Kai Trump wears $130 ‘KT’ sweatshirt at Ryder Cup from her new clothing line
Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy celebrates with the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup as Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose look on the final day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. / Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images
After a dominant day in the singles matches, Team USA pulled to within one point of Team Europe but ultimately lost on a final point scored by Shane Lowry. Rory McIlroy, whose wife Erica Stoll was on the receiving end of a lot of hateful vitriol at Bethpage, told reporters after the tournament that he would endure it again in the future, as long as it was his team hoisting the cup again.
“If the result is the same,” McIlroy said, “Absolutely.”
— Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI —
Captain America’s gal: Bryson DeChambeau girlfriend mystery continues at Ryder Cup
Run-a-way: Vanessa Bryant’s daughter Natalia matches Ciara’s stunning look modeling
What a view!: Livvy Dunne flexes new baller NYC apartment in casual tank-top selfie
Swiftie 2.0: Justin Herbert drops clue Madison Beer is girlfriend before Chargers game
SEC romance: LSU star confirms dating Lane Kiffin’s daughter Landry in awkward timing
