Rory McIlroy condemned the verbal attacks on his family members, particularly his wife Erica, following the Ryder Cup. The golfer expressed his disapproval of the behavior and stated that he would address Irish fans at Adare Manor in 2027 to emphasize that such actions are unacceptable.

During a tumultuous Saturday afternoon at Bethpage Black, American Stoll, McIlroy’s wife, faced repeated heckling and even had a plastic beer glass thrown at her. This led to additional police and security measures being implemented, with McIlroy jokingly suggesting that dogs should have been unleashed to control the situation.

As the highest-ranked European player, McIlroy was a prime target for American fans throughout the tournament. Despite facing distractions during his rounds, he managed to secure 3.5 points for Europe before eventually succumbing to Scottie Scheffler in the singles match.

McIlroy, accompanied by his father Gerry in the crowd, expressed his disappointment at the abuse directed towards his family, emphasizing that such behavior should be off-limits. He commended Erica for handling the situation with grace and dignity, expressing his love and anticipation for a celebratory evening.

Having previously announced a divorce from Erica before reconciling, McIlroy’s playing partner Shane Lowry also highlighted the unwarranted abuse Erica received and praised her unwavering support for her husband and team.

McIlroy’s frustration with the behavior of some fans was evident as he called for higher standards in golf, emphasizing the sport’s ability to unite people and teach valuable life lessons. Despite the challenges faced during the tournament, McIlroy and his team aimed to maintain composure and professionalism in their responses.

Looking ahead, McIlroy stressed the importance of ensuring such behavior is not tolerated in future events like the Ryder Cup, urging fans to support their teams respectfully. Reflecting on the experience, McIlroy expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in silencing detractors through their play.

When asked if he would consider playing in another Ryder Cup in New York, McIlroy jokingly replied that he would be willing if the outcome mirrored the recent victorious performance.