RORY McILROY and wife Erica Stoll put on a united front after she appeared to have a drink thrown at her by a fan at the Ryder Cup.
The Northern Irishman was bombarded with sick jibes about his personal life, including taunts over wife Erica and ex-fiancee Caroline Wozniacki, during Saturday’s explosive day two at Bethpage.
Rory pictured here looking like he’s asking Erica if she’s OK after she was apparently hit by a drink[/caption]
Rory, who right down the front here, had to deal with personal attacks throughout the day[/caption]
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica left the course arm-in-arm after a volatile day in New York[/caption]
Erica, right, watches the action with Wendy Lowry, wife of Shane[/caption]
In one clip, filmed near the 17th green, a fan is heard shouting, “Somebody threw a drink at her!”, though it’s unclear from the video whether Erica was actually hit.
McIlroy can be seen brushing something from her cap and asking, “Are you OK?” as security rushed to surround the couple.
The two embraced after Rory and partner Shane Lowry edged out Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in a tense fourball win, putting Europe within touching distance of Ryder Cup glory in New York.
He said: “When you play an away Ryder Cup, it’s really, really challenging.
“People can be their own judge of whether they took it too far.”
The fireworks didn’t end there.
McIlroy snapped at the gallery on the 6th after being jeered mid-putt.
Later, he roared “Let’s f**ing go!” and pumped his fists at the grandstand after nailing a 9-foot birdie on the 14th that gave him and Lowry a lead they never lost.
Playing partner Lowry also lost his cool with fans, appearing to confront one heckler on the back nine with another F-word blast as tensions boiled over.
Lowry said: “It was intense — something I’ve never experienced. But this is what I live for.”
Lowry’s wife Wendy joined Erica and Diane Donald, wife of captain Luke, in following the group around a cauldron-like Bethpage – with all three seen visibly shaken during moments of abuse from the stands.
Saturday’s chaos came less than a year after McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica — before performing a dramatic U-turn and calling it off.
The pair, who wed in 2017 and share five-year-old daughter Poppy Kennedy, looked stronger than ever as they walked arm in arm off the 18th green.
McIlroy admitted earlier this year the near-split was a “wake-up call”.
Rory said at the time: “Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized our best future was as a family together.
“Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”
Rory appeared to be fired up by the taunts that he faced[/caption]
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are partners for Europe[/caption]
In more Ryder Cup drama, Bryson DeChambeau blew a fuse as the US lost their heads and probably the Ryder Cup – on a chaotic day at Bethpage Black.
The American superstar was playing in the four-balls during the Saturday afternoon session when he went on an angry tirade.
The big-hitting ace joined up with Scottie Scheffler against Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose for an all-star match-up.
But it was the incident on the 15th hole that had Ryder Cup fans talking on an explosive day at the historic public course.
Bryson DeChambeau also lost his cool on Saturday[/caption]
How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup
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THE 45th Ryder Cup takes place from September 26-28 with the US team desperate to wrestle back the crown from Europe.
Scottie Scheffler and the American side will battle Rory McIlroy’s European team in New York.
The infamous Bethpage Black course will be the venue for the latest edition of the pulsating golf tournament.
NBC will broadcast the competition in it’s entirety in the United States.
Friday’s foursomes and fourballs will be live on USA Network from 7 am ET to 6 pm ET.
Saturday’s action will take place during the same hours live on NBC.
And Sunday’s singles will also be on NBC from 12 pm ET to 6 pm ET.
Fans can sign up to Fubo TV by CLICKING HERE and watch the Ryder Cup through NBC’s channels.
