'PGA of America president apologizes, condemns U.S. fans' behavior'

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"PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup to what could be heard at a youth soccer game, apologized Thursday in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals he was elected to serve."

"The PGA of America has been reeling from its lack of response to the unruly behavior, which began at Bethpage Black as early as Friday morning when a small section of fans chanted, 'F--- you, Rory,' upon seeing McIlroy's image on a video screen from the practice range."

"It only got worse, with vulgar language directed at European players, video of a beer being slapped out of someone's hand toward McIlroy's wife, and a comedian hired to lead cheers on the first tee getting involved in the expletive-laden chant toward McIlroy."

Full article at link:

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/46469747/pga-america-president-apologizes-us-fans-behavior

[NCDem47]

1. Frat boy culture run amok.

Sorry PGA...you own this. Trying to infuse some LIV-style nonsense into the game. The Waste Management tournament in Arizona is on the brink of becoming a free-for-all. Other tournemants lookin to replicate to amp up the "fun."

[twodogsbarking]

2. A herd of assholes.

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3. Too little. Too late. PGA allowed this to happen. Feckless apology because they're losing fans.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. While I Strongly Condemn The Fans' Boorishness...

...you have your facts wrong.
Both the attendance & TV ratings are at all-time highs for the PGA tour.
This despite the ticket price increases for live attendance.
The TV ratings have actually been on an upward trajectory since COVID.
I agree with you on everything else, but boorish, vulgar fans can't be blamed for losing fans when they're actually gaining fans.

[Clouds Passing]

5. Oops! Thanks for straightening me out Prof GAC.

While I was the occasional golf watcher, they’ve lost me as a fan.