PGA president performs major Ryder Cup U-turn as Rory McIlroy receives apology
In a dramatic shift, PGA of America President Don Rea Jr. has issued a public apology after previously downplaying crowd abuse aimed at Rory McIlroy and Team Europe during the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Meanwhile, CEO Derek Sprague also apologized to McIlroy, his wife Erica, and all of Ryder Cup Europe for what he called “crossing the line” with fan misconduct.
In this video you’ll see:
The original comments by Don Rea and backlash they drew
What prompted his reversal and full apology
Sprague’s apology and response to the abuse
Reactions from players, media & golf fans
What this means for future Ryder Cups & crowd control
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PGA President Don Ray apologized for failing to condemn fan behavior after the Ryder Cup. As Rory Mroy and his family were targeted heavily, PGA President Don Ray has at last issued an apology for his failure to condemn the behavior of US spectators during the Ryder Cup. The mood turned sour at Beth Page Black as team Europe charged to a 15-13 victory to reclaim the trophy they won in Rome two years earlier. Whilst verbal hostility towards Luke Donald squad was widespread, matters particularly escalated when Rory Mroyy’s wife Erica Stole reportedly had a drink hurled at her by someone in the gallery. Nevertheless, Ry declined to denounce the conduct of certain onlookers during a BBC interview following the competition’s conclusion. When questioned whether boundaries have been overstepped, he said, “Well, you 50,000 people here that are really excited and heck, you could go to a youth soccer game and get some people who say the wrong things before adding, I haven’t heard some of that. I’m sure it’s happened when pressed about hostility aimed at Mroy that he continued, it happened when we were in Rome on the other side. Things like that are going to happen, and I don’t know what was said, but all I know is golf is the engine of good.” After Rey encountered significant criticism for his comments, he subsequently turned to LinkedIn to justify his decision to make those statements there. He posted, “I’m personally taking some criticism right now, and that comes with a role. And just like when I was an umpire, I expect it. However, to the students and PGA members that follow me know this, I am not bothered. I know who I ultimately serve. When I wrote this sermon 3 years ago, I’m in it. And today I am living it. The truth is still the truth. New level, new devil. Ray seems to have had a change of heart as the PGA faces increasing calls for his dismissal. In an email sent to the PGA of America’s membership on Thursday, seen by Bunkered, he wrote, “Let me begin with what we must
