Did Heather McMahan go too far? Ryder Cup emcee breaks silence after Rory McIlroy chant

Comedian Heather McMahan resigned as Ryder Cup emcee after joining a vulgar chant targeting golfer Rory McIlroy at Bethpage Black. McMahan apologised to McIlroy and Team Europe, describing the online backlash as "Salem-witch esque." McIlroy condemned the crowd's "unacceptable" behaviour, prompting the PGA of America to review its crowd control policies following the incident.

Oct 1, 2025 0

Did Heather McMahan go too far? Ryder Cup emcee breaks silence after Rory McIlroy chant
Comedian Heather McMahan resigned as Ryder Cup emcee after joining a vulgar chant targeting golfer Rory McIlroy at Bethpage Black. McMahan apologised to McIlroy and Team Europe, describing the online backlash as "Salem-witch esque." McIlroy condemned the crowd's "unacceptable" behaviour, prompting the PGA of America to review its crowd control policies following the incident.
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