Paige Spiranac, the viral golfer in the media, has criticized the "silly" Ryder Cup rule that benefited Europe in its historic victory over the United States and analyzed the controversial crowd behavior during the competition.
Paige Spiranac, statements
"I don't think rowdy fan behavior is a new problem. Competition, alcohol, packed stadiums, and mob mentality all contribute to inappropriate behavior. Especially now that over-the-top antics are going viral on social media... The good news is that it usually only a few people are aggressive. The bad news is that it ruins the experience for everyone else. In my opinion, security personnel need to clamp down on this type of behavior quickly and start enforcing harsh penalties," Paige Spiranac shared with her millions of social media followers.
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Hours earlier, the famous influencer-turned-TV commentator acknowledged that "unfortunately, I'm not surprised by the behavior of fans at the Ryder Cup, as it's become the norm at most sporting events and, in my opinion, should change across all sports... I was recently at a soccer game and the man in front of me was drunk as a skunk, yelling profanities at the players and opposing fans in the stands, spilling his drink everywhere, wanting to fight with people, and it completely ruined the experience for me and everyone around him. What was interesting was that his young nephew (about 7 years old) was right next to him, listening to everything. At one point, the boy started imitating him and yelling the same thing, while the The family laughed. "This behavior is taught."
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"It's a shame Hovland is injured and can't play, but it should be an automatic point for the other team. Earning a half-point is crazy!" complained Paige Spiranac.
The viral golfer emphasized that "that rule was silly 30 years ago. It's silly now. It's silly regardless of which teams I'm helping. It's silly and should be changed."
Each captain is tasked with placing a player's name in a sealed envelope to be opened in case of emergency. If someone on a team was injured during the competition, to avoid harming that side, the other team would open the envelope and discover the captain's choice. It's a bitter pill to swallow because it reveals the player you had the least confidence in.
