Rory McIlroy said PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague sent him a personal apology for the abuse he and his wife suffered during the Ryder Cup in September. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/06/more-sports/mcilroy-receives-apology-from-pga-chief/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #rorymcilroy #rydercup #dereksprague #pgatour
Rory McIlroy appreciative after PGA chief apologizes for Ryder Cup abuse

McIlroy was the center of attention for a hostile home crowd with incessant abuse and a beer even thrown at his wife.

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PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague said he will apologize directly to Rory McIlroy and the rest of Europe’s Ryder Cup team and their families for the abusive behavior they suffered from fans. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/03/more-sports/pga-ceo-apologize-rory-mcilroy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #pgaofamerica #dereksprague #rorymcilroy #rydercup
PGA CEO to apologize to Rory McIlroy and European team over Ryder Cup abuse

The apology follows Europe's 15-13 victory over the United States at Bethpage Black, where the players were subjected to taunts and personal abuse by fans

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