New footage has emerged of Rory McIlroy demanding the removal of a spectator who directed a homophobic slur at him during Europe's 15-13 triumph over the United States at the Ryder Cup last weekend.
The five-time major winner immediately confronted the individual after being called a "f*****" whilst walking with his wife Erica Stoll.
"Throw him out," McIlroy instructed security personnel, identifying the offender directly. When questioned about the ejection request, the 36-year-old responded: "For calling me a f*****."
The incident occurred during a weekend where European players faced unprecedented hostility from American spectators at the Bethpage Black Course on Long Island.
Rory McIlroy could be seen pointing at the offender and ordering him to be ejected in new footage after Europe's Ryder Cup triumph
|Throughout the three-day competition, McIlroy endured suffered harassment that extended beyond just verbal attacks.
Video footage captured the moment a spectator hurled a beer cup at his wife Erica Stoll on Saturday, prompting the golfer to console her afterwards.
Rory McIlroy spoke directly to the individual who used the homophobic slur
|Multiple homophobic remarks were directed at McIlroy across the tournament, alongside taunts about his personal life and nationality.
The Northern Irishman faced such persistent heckling that he occasionally declined to play until spectators quietened.
One viral clip showed McIlroy responding forcefully to a group of hecklers, telling them to "Shut the f*** up" before taking his shot.
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Rory McIlroy refused to play for over four minutes as he waited for the crowd to calm
| GETTYMcIlroy condemned the spectators' conduct as falling below acceptable standards for the sport. "I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week," the golfer stated.
He characterised the fan behaviour as "unacceptable and abusive", emphasising that such treatment should never be tolerated within the game, adding: "I don't think we should ever accept that in golf.
"Golf has the ability to unite people. It teaches you how to respect people. Sometimes this week, we didn't see that."
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The tournament required extraordinary security measures, with police dogs and state troopers deployed on Saturday to manage crowd control during the fourballs.
American golfer Justin Thomas was seen signalling for his own supporters to remain quiet whilst McIlroy attempted shots.
The event featured an appearance from President Donald Trump, marking the first attendance by a sitting US president at the competition.
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McIlroy and wife Erica could be seen passionately belting out "He's in your head... Rory, Rory Rory," to the tune of 'Zombies' by the Cranberries in a clear act of defiance to the abhorrent levels of abuse the pair had received over the weekend.
The world No2 also appeared to intentionally cover Bryson DeChambeau's name with a European flag during the celebrations.
The American had been involved in a heated spat with Justin Rose earlier in the tournament.
Despite enduring what he described as "a rough week", McIlroy maintained that Europe's performance provided the ultimate response.
"We shut them up by our performance and how we played," he concluded.