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Rory McIlroy praises wife after abuse during Europe’s Ryder Cup win

Captain Luke Donald (R) of Team Europe holds the Ryder Cup trophy as he is doused with champagne by Rory McIlroy after Team Europe defeated Team United States 15-13 during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) — Captain Luke Donald (R) of Team Europe holds the Ryder Cup trophy as he is doused with champagne by Rory McIlroy after Team Europe defeated Team United States 15-13 during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica, had a drink thrown over her by a USA fan during a chaotic day two of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
McIlroy praised his wife for her "class and dignity" in handling the abuse, stating that such behaviour should be "off-limits".
Teammates Justin Rose and Shane Lowry also highlighted the astonishing amount of abuse Erica received while supporting her husband and the European team.
Europe secured a 15-13 victory over Keegan Bradley’s side, marking their fifth away Ryder Cup win.
McIlroy expressed satisfaction that Europe's away victory "shut a lot of people up" after previous comments about American dominance.

Rory McIlroy hails wife Erica Stoll after USA fan throws drink over her at Ryder Cup — In full