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European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

European Ryder Cup Stars Defend Fans, Dismiss Bethpage vs. Rome Crowd Comparisons

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday due to illness, tournament officials said. Feeling unwell, he pulled out before his round and will be re-evaluated ahead of upcoming events.

European Ryder Cup players pushed back against comparisons between the rowdy Bethpage crowd and Rome, saying the atmospheres are different and that such criticism unfairly paints fans as partisan. Team leaders urged a focus on the golf – not the labels

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Rory McIlroy’s wife battled ‘astonishing’ fan abuse, European players said

Rory McIlroy’s wife battled ‘astonishing’ fan abuse, European players said

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday due to illness, with tournament officials confirming he would not return as medical staff monitored his condition and his playing status remained uncertain.

European players described the “astonishing” fan abuse endured by Rory McIlroy’s wife, condemning the harassment and calling for stronger safeguards and sanctions to protect players’ families at events.

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