Rory McIlroy aims expletive at American fans and asks for respect at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy has been subjected to heckling during the Ryder Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Rory McIlroy hit back at American supporters after being subjected to heckling throughout his foursomes appearance on the second day of the Ryder Cup.

The world number two shouted at one fan to “shut the f*** up” after a comment was aimed in his direction as he prepared to play a shot at the 16th hole at Bethpage Black.