Matt Fitzpatrick hits back at PGA President over Ryder Cup claims – ‘That’s offensive’
Matt Fitzpatrick was a key figure for Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but the event will be remembered for the abuse Rory Mroy received from American fans. Matt Fitzpatrick claimed PGA president. Don Rehea appeared bitter when he handed over the Ryder Cup to team Europe following their triumph at Beth Page Black. During the 2025 Ryder Cup, Fitzpatrick contributed 21 and two points as Europe secured victory on American territory for the first time since Medina in 2012. He began brilliantly partnering with Ludvigberg to shock world number one Scotty Sheffller and Russell Henley. The United States mounted a spirited comeback on Sunday, but Shane Lowry’s putt for a half-point clinched triumph as Europe prevailed 15-13. Whilst the victory will remain etched in European memory, the 45th Rder Cup will be recalled for the shocking abuse directed at Rory Mroy reports the Mirror US, the Northern Irishman endured deeply personal attacks with spectators frequently disrupting him as he prepared shots whilst his wife Erica had a beer hurled at her. Even a commentator encouraged an X-rated chant targeting Mroy. According to Fitzpatrick, the contempt Americans harbored towards their opponents even reached PGA President Rya Fitzpatrick questioned. Ria’s sincerity during the trophy ceremony as Europe claimed their first writer Cupup victory on foreign soil since Medina in 2012. Speaking to journalists before his participation at the Alfred Dunhill links, Fitzpatrick said, “I don’t want to speak for everyone, but we felt a bit of bitterness during the trophy presentation and handshake. Me and Rosie, Justin Rose looked at each other thinking the congratulations didn’t feel very heartfelt. He said we only retained it, but actually we won it. Ria favorably compared the US fans to Europe’s support in Rome two years earlier, suggesting there wasn’t a huge difference between the two. Fitzpatrick staunchly opposed such a view. What makes European fans stand out is the creativity, the chance, not just shouting random obscenities, the Englishman began. what the PGA of America guy said about it being the same in Rome, he clearly wasn’t there. Either he wasn’t there or he was listening to something else because it was never like that. It’s always been playful, just banter.
