By Frank Pingue

FARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) -A master of ceremonies at the Ryder Cup has stepped down from her role after joining in with a vulgar chant aimed at Europe’s Rory McIlroy, the PGA of America said on Sunday.

Video of the woman, American comedian and actress Heather McMahan, showed her repeating a foul-mouthed chant to fire up the home fans at Bethpage Black’s first tee early on Saturday.

“Heather McMahan has extended an apology to Rory Mcllroy and Ryder Cup Europe and has stepped down from hosting the first tee of the Ryder Cup,” the PGA of America said in a statement.

The crowd at Bethpage Black, where Europe have a commanding lead over the U.S., was always expected to be a spirited one who would give the home side an edge but many spectators have resorted to launching

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