**McIlroy and Lowry Triumph Amid Hostile Ryder Cup Crowd** Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry faced significant abuse from spectators during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, yet they helped Europe secure a commanding lead with a day to spare. The European team built a remarkable day-two lead of 11-and-a-half to 4-and-a-half, marking the largest advantage in modern Ryder Cup history. The atmosphere turned sour as fans directed personal insults at McIlroy and Lowry, with state police needing to escort them at times. McIlroy was targeted with comments about his marriage to Erica Stoll, while Lowry faced jibes regarding his weight. Stoll, who is American, left the match due to the abuse but returned to support her husband on the 18th green. As the competition progressed, the heckling escalated. Spectators shouted during the players' swings, prompting McIlroy to demand silence, stating, "I’m not going to putt until they shut up." He later expressed frustration after making a birdie putt, shouting at the crowd. Lowry also responded to the taunts, yelling back at fans after sinking a putt. Tensions peaked when a spectator was ejected after a fight broke out in the grandstands. Despite the hostile environment, McIlroy and Lowry managed to focus on their game, securing crucial points for Europe. McIlroy acknowledged the challenges of playing away in the Ryder Cup, stating, "It’s really, really challenging. I’m just proud of us to be able to win with what we had to go through." Earlier in the tournament, Europe made history by winning the first three sessions, taking a five-point lead into the afternoon fourballs. They dominated the morning sessions, winning both foursomes 3-1, which helped to quieten the crowd temporarily. Despite the challenges, European fans remained vocal, chanting against the US team. In a separate incident, a row erupted during a match involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler against Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood. Rupert Bell, a golf correspondent, commented on the situation, expressing concern over the behaviour of the American fans. He noted, "Some of the things that were being said to him were just plainly wrong. There's no excuse for the behaviour from the American fans and what Rory had to deal with." As the tournament continues, Europe stands poised for a potential victory, having demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity.