Rory fires back at fan after 'USA' shout from gall...
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- Rory McIlroy was three strokes behind eventual champion Aaron Rai on the par‑5 16th hole when a fan shouted “U.S.A!” and his second shot from 37 yards of rough landed in a bunker.
- Rory McIlroy rebuked the fan with an expletive, telling him to “shut up,” and pointed him out to security.
- Rory McIlroy posted a final‑round 69, tying for seventh at 4 under par after only one birdie on the front nine and a bogey on the drivable par‑4 13th.
- Rory McIlroy later said missing birdies on the two par‑5s and turning the 13th‑hole bogey into a birdie would have dramatically changed his result.
- Rory McIlroy referenced earlier complaints about abusive fan behavior at the 2025 Ryder Cup, noting such incidents usually occur only during U.S. events.
Why it matters: Rory McIlroy loses a realistic shot at the PGA crown while Aaron Rai claims the title; the episode adds to McIlroy’s complaints about hostile crowds at U.S. events, highlighting a growing tension between players and spectators.
