Rory McIlroy defies the hecklers to keep Europe’s Ryder Cup bid on track

Rory McIlroy plays a shot at the Ryder Cup. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Rory McIlroy defied the taunts to keep Europe’s bid to defend the Ryder Cup on track at Bethpage Black on Saturday.

World number two McIlroy was heckled throughout the second day by American supporters but held firm as Europe maintained their grip on proceedings in New York.