Danny Willett reveals rowdy Ryder Cup fans targeted his wife and parents

Danny Willett has revealed his parents and wife were targeted by rowdy Ryder Cup fans.

Danny Willett reveals rowdy Ryder Cup fans targeted his wife and parents
Wed, 05 Oct, 2016 - 16:02

Danny Willett has revealed his parents and wife were targeted by rowdy Ryder Cup fans.

The Masters champion was picked out for abuse at Hazeltine after his brother Pete wrote a scathing article criticising the behaviour of American crowds.

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