Europe’s secret Ryder Cup weapon? VR headsets shouting abuse at players
Rory McIlroy during day one of the 2025 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey. Picture date: Thursday September 11, 2025.
Rory McIlroy has revealed a secret European weapon before their upcoming defence of the Ryder Cup: virtual reality headsets shouting abuse.
Luke Donald, Europe’s captain, handed players the equipment during a team gathering on Tuesday night. The idea is to try to replicate what level of attention – or name-calling – the European team will receive in what is expected to be the hostile environment of Bethpage later this month.
