Justin Thomas was an important figure for the American team at the this year's Ryder Cup and it can be said that he was one of the more positive players on the team, with two wins and two losses in four matches. The hostile atmosphere at Bethpage caused a multitude of reactions from both Europeans and Americans.
American fans created this hostile atmosphere. Some believe that they went too far, considering that they were harsh towards both the golfers and their wives.
Speaking to the No Laying Up Podcast, Justin Thomas revealed that he spoke with Erica McIlroy and Wendy Lowry regarding the abuse they experienced at Bethpage.
Thomas stresses that a hostile atmosphere is sometimes important for the Ryder Cup, but when fans cross the line towards family or wives, he believes it is not acceptable.
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Most of the section shares the same opinion, emphasizing how prestigious and important the Ryder Cup is and that scenes like this must become a thing of the past.
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Thomas emphasizes that the PGA of America should have done things differently to prevent this kind of fan behavior, but also that they had to improve security measures.
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Thomas mentioned the example of Rory McIlroy asking for help in one of the matches, saying that people were screaming at them and the official ultimately did not intervene adequately.
Whether something will change in the coming period and whether the Europeans will have a different approach, we will best find out in the next edition.
