Heather McMahan, an emcee at the Ryder Cup, led vulgar chants on the 1st tee and apologized directly to Rory McIlroy. In the wake of the backlash, she stepped down from her position, reflecting the seriousness of the incident.

Luke Donald and Tom Watson have both taken issue with Team USA’s decision to pay players participating in the Ryder Cup. Their criticisms underscore how the move has split the golf community, overshadowing the excitement of one of the sport’s biggest events.