Rory McIlroy was heckled at the 2025 Ryder Cup primarily by American fans who aimed to disrupt his focus and concentration during the tournament held at Bethpage Black in New York. The heckling included personal insults, vulgar comments, and chants such as "Choker!" and derogatory remarks referencing McIlroy’s past performances and Irish background. Some insults were severe, with homophobic slurs and offensive references to his family and marital status. The abusive behavior even extended to his wife, who had beer thrown on her by the crowd. The crowd's hostile and sometimes vulgar behavior led to increased police presence and security measures. McIlroy occasionally responded to the heckling with strong language but later criticized the fans' conduct as unacceptable for golf, highlighting that the sport should uphold higher standards of respect and etiquette. The event's emcee also faced criticism and stepped down after encouraging some of the chants directed at McIlroy. Despite the hostile environment, McIlroy played a vital role in Europe's victory at the Ryder Cup and spoke out against such abusive fan behavior, emphasizing that it is not acceptable in golf or the Ryder Cup atmosphere.