Rory McIlroy was on the receiving end of a torrent of abuse from American crowds at the Ryder Cup, with host Heather McMahan also leading a vile chant against the Northern Irishman View 4 Images Heather McMahan laid into Rory on first tee (Image: Jason Mendez, Getty Images)

Ryder Cup presenter Heather McMahan has said sorry to Rory McIlroy and stepped down after spearheading a profanity-laden chant aimed at the Northern Irishman. The 36-year-old faced constant heckling from the rowdy spectators at Bethpage Black Golf Course during Saturday's opening four-ball match alongside Shane Lowry. ‌

Officials intervened to tackle the hostile reception McIlroy encountered, displaying messages on the large screens reminding fans about appropriate behaviour whilst police removed disruptiv

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