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Bubba Watson Issues Public Apology to Europeans After U.S. Fans Cross the Line

Bubba Watson Issues Public Apology to Europeans After U.S. Fans Cross the Line

Fitzpatrick closes with record-equalling 66 to win DP World Tour title:
Matt Fitzpatrick produced a closing, record-equalling 66 to claim the DP World Tour crown – an electrifying finish built on flawless putting and ice-cold composure that vaulted him past his rivals and into the winner’s circle.

Watson apologizes to Euros for ‘rude’ U.S. fans:
Bubba Watson apologized to European players after unruly behavior from some U.S. fans spoiled the hospitality, calling the conduct unacceptable and urging supporters to show respect for the competitors and the true spirit of the game

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Bethpage MC Resigns After Outrage Over Vulgar Rory McIlroy Chants Rocks Tournament

Bethpage MC Resigns After Outrage Over Vulgar Rory McIlroy Chants Rocks Tournament

Fitzpatrick fired a record‑equalling 66 to seize the DP World Tour title, producing a calm, clinical final round that overturned his rivals on a demanding course before sharing the moment with jubilant fans.

Bethpage’s master of ceremonies has stepped down after vulgar chants aimed at Rory McIlroy repeatedly disrupted play; the club said the move follows multiple incidents and promised a thorough review of crowd‑control and event conduct policies

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Players criticize fans at Presidents Cup. So we measure the decibels

Players criticize fans at Presidents Cup. So we measure the decibels

Fans at the Presidents Cup have roared at times, but how loud have they really been? Internationals player Cameron Smith became the latest big name to criticize the lack of atmosphere at Quail Hollow Club, but we found the rowdy patrons have made plenty of noise. By our decibel reading, the loudest moment in the matches so far came when Tom Kim holed the winning putt on Sunday in the four-ball matches, with the decibel level hitting 125. That was louder than Sergio Garcia’s winning putt in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National (116 decibels).

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