The Ryder Cup expected to bring in ‘protocols’ to stop abuse in Ireland as fan behavior at Bethpage Black criticized

Add as preferred source on Google

The atmosphere at the 2025 Ryder Cup was probably different from any other in the competition’s long history.

The fans at Bethpage Black were expected to be loud, but many crossed the line with some distasteful words and actions.

The police even had to be called upon to limit the abuse hurled at the European players, none more so than Rory McIlroy.

Former European player Andrew Coltart has now called for the Ryder Cup to make some changes before Adare Manor in 2027.

• READ MORE: Luke Donald sends message to Keegan Bradley after winning the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

The Ryder Cup needs to investigate fan behavior after Bethpage Black scenes

Everyone wants to see passionate support for both sides at the Ryder Cup; it’s partly what makes the event so special.

However, golf is supposed to be played with respect, which was unfortunately lost on several occasions at Bethpage Black.

Coltart now wants the Ryder Cup organizers to crack down on unruly behavior to avoid a repeat in Ireland or ever again.

“It’s something they have got to look at,” he said on Sky Sports. “It reached a level here. But then again, everyone coming here knew what they were going to get.

“The stories were true. They prepped as hard as they could and as hard as was physically possible to deal with that abuse that was being thrown at them.

“They were prepared, but it was much harder for the families and loved ones, of course. But they did what they could do.

“That certainly helped them get through to the victory. But I think protocols will be put in place to make sure that can be minimized in the future.”

Rich Beem ‘dislikes’ the atmosphere at Ryder Cups in America

Rich Beem even admitted that he “dislikes” the atmosphere at Ryder Cups in the United States because the fans take it too far.

He explained that the crowd at Bethpage Black was not full of true golf lovers, as seen at The Masters and other big events.

“That’s the one thing I dislike about the Ryder Cup when it comes to the United States,” Beem stated. “This is not the people I know who love the game.

“People who love the game are also the ones who go to The Masters. They go to the PGA Championship. We don’t see any of this at The Masters.

“Is it good and fun? Yes, it’s nice to see people getting verbal, but once you cross a line. I mean, come on, really? You are an adult.”

Beem also commended the European players for the way in which they dealt with the hostile crowd at Bethpage Black.

“I just think this is a different crowd and a different city to play in,” he continued. “How the Europeans handled it was outstanding.

“Even the Americans weren’t immune to it. They heard it as well when they weren’t playing. Scottie Scheffler, I know, heard it as world number one.

“But to come in here in a very hostile environment and get it done, hopefully we can find a way to tone it down outside the ropes a little bit. But we all have a passion for this event, and it is a good one!”