Morikawa Evaluates Fan Behavior at the Ryder Cup
Collin Morikawa, a renowned golfer, has expressed his opinion on the behavior of American fans during the recent Ryder Cup. The athlete admitted that certain attitudes “crossed the line,” although he distanced himself from any responsibility in inciting the atmosphere. Prior to the start of the tournament at Bethpage Black, Morikawa had expressed his desire for the first day to be “absolute chaos”. During the three days of competition, the European players suffered various insults and inappropriate comments from the public. Booing was recorded while they were preparing to execute their shots, and even the throwing of beer in the direction of Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica, was reported.Morikawa, speaking before the PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan, a tournament he won in 2023, argued that he doesn’t believe he has the power to influence American fans with “a single word”. The golfer believes that, while fans have freedom of expression, it is necessary to establish limits. He acknowledges the particularity of golf, where players are exposed to what the public says, and emphasizes the importance of discerning between what is appropriate and what is not.I think Ryder Cups are made to have a lot of energy, right? And I think by saying the word ‘chaos’, he didn’t mean they were rude, right? So that’s not up to me. I think what he meant is that he wanted energy, right?
Collin Morikawa
