The announcer at the Ryder Cup controversially led chants that included the phrase "F*** you, Rory" over the microphone directed at Rory McIlroy. This stirred significant backlash and was widely seen as a serious breach of sportsmanship and respect. Fans and viewers expressed strong disapproval, calling the announcer's behavior a "disgrace" and "too far," especially as it came from an official Ryder Cup staff member trying to rally the crowd for Team USA. Despite the hostile environment and chants, McIlroy handled the situation with a mix of composed gestures like blowing kisses to the crowd and also moments of frustration, during which he was caught swearing at disruptive fans telling them to "shut the f*** up" mid-shot. These incidents occurred during intense moments of play, including a critical foursomes match that McIlroy and his partner won for Europe. The episode with the announcer led to widespread discussion about decorum at the event and garnered apologies from broadcasters like Sky Sports for the strong language caught on air.