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Rory McIlroy's wife 'hit by drink' as Ryder Cup hero forced to act after ugly scenes

Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll was allegedly hit by a drink thrown from the crowd during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black as Team Europe extended their lead over Team USA

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Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll was reportedly hit by a drink at the Ryder Cup(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy showed concern for his wife Erica Stoll after she was reportedly hit by a drink thrown from the rowdy Ryder Cup crowd at Bethpage Black.

Throughout Saturday's four-ball match alongside Shane Lowry, McIlroy faced relentless mocking from the New York support. The hostile atmosphere has sparked widespread reactions, with the pair routinely being heckled by the crowd. However, it was not just verbal taunts that were aimed McIlroy's way.

It has been reported that a spectator allegedly threw a drink towards the Masters champion but it struck his wife instead, via the Mirror US. In footage that has since gone viral, McIlroy was captured comforting Stoll and brushing something from her hat before seemingly asking: "Are you OK?"

The pair then moved away from the crowd, though Stoll kept glancing back. Countless golf fans took to social media to argue that the alleged incident involving Stoll had gone too far.

"Sports bring out strong emotions, but we need to remember these are real people with families. This crosses a line," posted one X user, while another said: "That's a tad too far. Love the heckling, but don't throw c***. NY's finest."

A third added: "All for a rowdy crowd to help our guys but no place for spouses to be abused, way out of line."

This was hardly the first time that McIlroy clashed with spectators at Bethpage Black. On multiple occasions, he was forced to step away from his shot as hecklers shouted crude remarks in his direction.

When the personal abuse escalated on the 16th hole during the morning's session, McIlroy suddenly stopped his shot and shouted back: "Guys, shut the f*** up."

McIlroy confessed that the hostile reception he received was hardly unexpected. "I don't mind them having a go at us. Like, that's to be expected," he explained.

"I mean, that's what an away Ryder Cup is. Whenever they are still doing it while you are over the ball and trying to hit your shot, that's the tough thing.

[Rory McIlroy of Team Europe reacts on the 14th green during the Saturday afternoon four-balls matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 27, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. ]

McIlroy has produced the goods once again for Team Europe(Image: Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)

"You know, look, in between shots, say whatever you want to me. That's totally fine. But just let us - you gave us the respect to let us hit shots, and give us the same chance that the Americans have, I guess."

When asked whther he believed the American supporters crossed the line with their behaviour, McIlroy added: "When you play an away Ryder Cup it's really, really challenging. It's not for me to say.

"People can be their own judge whether they took it too far or not. I'm just proud of us for being able to win with what we had to go through."

McIlroy and Team Europe are in a commanding position ahead of the final 12 singles matches on Sunday. Team Europe lead 11.5 to 4.5 over Team USA, putting them on the verge of the first away Ryder Cup victory since 2012.

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