Ryder Cup abuse of European players ‘crossed the line’ – PGA of America chief

PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague believes abuse towards Team Europe and Rory McIlroy at this year’s Ryder Cup “crossed the line” (Mike Egerton/PA)

PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague says abuse directed at Rory McIlroy and the European team at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line”.

European players were on the receiving end of heckling and abuse on their way to a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in New York last week.