‘Disgusted’ Gary Player SLAMS ‘Shambles’ Ryder Cup After Explosive Rory McIlroy Controversy
The legendary ninetime major champion Gary Player was unreserved in his criticism of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Beth Page Black, calling it the worst event in the world and calling it a shambles after the New York crowd particularly attacked Rory Mroy. At Miami, a 16-year-old golf prospect shared his candid thoughts about working with Kai Trump. I look at it and I’m in a state of shock, the 89year-old South African said in remarks to the Palm Beach Post, expressing his disbelief. You know, I wonder what Ben Hogan would have said. What would have been stated by Byron Nelson? What would Arnold Palmer do? To me, the Ryder Cup is a complete mess because if Arnold Palmer had seen that today, I would have been appalled. Players were upset with the behavior of spectators during the bienial competition which saw Europe win 15 to13 on foreign soil. He attacked tournament authorities, pointing out how a performer on the first tea started derogatory chants directed at Mroy and team Europe before resigning in response to intense backlash to watch PGA of America hire a woman to stand on the tea and shout if you Rory if you want to call her that. F this team from Europe, the player said, “Are we insane?” The PGA of America president then asks, “What was so serious about it?” Mroy also offered his opinions on the conversation that took place after the competition. Mroy expressed regret that the week is being remembered negatively despite his Rder Cup victory. It takes away from what we focused on, which is what an incredible performance it was by the European team. He stated, “The unfortunate thing is people aren’t remembering that and they are remembering the week for the wrong reason.” After being verbally harassed, Mroy became involved in the controversy. He also claimed that his wife Erica stole was struck by a beer that was thrown from the audience. Mroy went on to say, “Look, I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf. Golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week. The leadership of the PGA of America has since apologized.” Derek Sprag, the CEO of the PGA of America, said that some fans behavior crossed the line and expressed regret for the unprofessional treatment of players and their families. In 2027, the Rder Cup will be held in Mroyy’s native Ireland at Utter Manor as player insists that golf deserves better. Additionally, Mroy is being contemplated as a possible Ryder Cup skipper in the future.
‘Disgusted’ Gary Player SLAMS ‘Shambles’ Ryder Cup After Explosive Rory McIlroy Controversy
Golf legend Gary Player has spoken out — and he’s furious. The Ryder Cup, once a proud tradition of sportsmanship and respect, has been branded a “shambles” by the 9-time major champion after Rory McIlroy’s explosive outburst left fans divided. In a shocking new twist, Player says the spirit of the game has been “lost in arrogance and ego,” as tensions between Team Europe and Team USA reached boiling point.
