I liked all of Rory's comments afterwards. When he was asked if they should stop selling or curtail beer sales at the matches he said no, because if he were not playing and just a spectator, he'd be putting back a few too.
As someone above said Rory was very gracious and was shown hanging out with Fowler and a couple other US players after it was decided. Not shown on TV but apparently he went nose to nose with a heckler who was eventually tossed out. No one has been willing to say what got Rory so angry other than it was really personal and nasty.
It was also reported the two teams got together and hung out on the course hoisting a few after all the spectators had left.
The good feelings didn't include Phil and Sergio before, during, and after their match. That's a real shame after what was the greatest match I've ever seen. 19 birdies between the two including both birdieing 17 and 18 to keep it all square.
The B1G was well represented by the Euro's rookie Thomas Pieters (Illinois). He's going to be a big star. US Vice Capt Steve Stricker is also an Illini alum.
Lets review:
On Friday, he finished his day with an eagle, then bowed mockingly at the crowd, before going into the press area and saying he was "Saying you're welcome for the show."
On Saturday, he screamed, shouted and shook his fist at his playing opponents and the crowd, all day long. He challenged a patron to fight, saying, "Hey, if you want to back that up, I'm right here!" Then went into the press tent and said, "The more they shouted at us the better we played. I hope they shout at us all day tomorrow."
He was baiting the crowd all day again on Sunday. I get that it's the Ryder Cup and there is a bit more leeway for emotion but he just blew past all the boundaries. Just two short years ago, Reed shushed once in three days and it was a huge story. How do you escalate where Rory took it to? Start making BJ gestures into the side of their cheeks?
Part of the definition of professional is:
"exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace."
Could you imagine what they'd be saying about Tiger if he went over to Europe and shook his fists at the crowd, screamed at them and challenged someone to a fight? Good God, he'd be getting crucified.
Give him a pass if you want. He's a good guy but I'll enjoy watching him get heckled from here on out. When you're unprofessional, you bring it on yourself.
