Rory McIlroy celebrates Ryder Cup win.Instagram
Despite facing relentless hostility from American fans, including vile abuse directed at Rory McIlroy and his wife, Team Europe triumphed with a 15-13 win, marking their first victory on US soil since 2012.
The celebrations began on the course, with players like Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, and Tyrrell Hatton popping champagne and reveling with fans who stayed to witness the festivities.
Rory McIlroy of Team Europe celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup. Pic: PA
The party continued on the team bus, where McIlroy was serenaded with his iconic "In Your Head" chant.
McIlroy, who endured targeted taunts throughout the competition, condemned the behavior as 'unacceptable' and called for higher standards in golf.
"Look," McIlroy said. "I don't think we should ever accept that behaviour in golf. I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week.
"Golf has the ability to you unite people. Golf teaches you very good life lessons. It teaches you etiquette. It teaches you how to play by the rules. It teaches you how to respect people.
"Sometimes this week we didn't see that. So no, this should not be what is acceptable in the Ryder Cup.
"But you know, we will be making sure to say to our fans in Ireland in 2027 that what happened here this week is not acceptable, and for me, it's -- you know, come and support your home team. Come and support your team.
"I think if I was an American, I would be annoyed that people…I didn't hear a lot of shouts for Scottie today, but I heard a lot of shouts against me. It's like, support your players. That's the thing."
During the last day of the Cup, Rory was seen comforting his wife after she was allegedly "hit by a drink" thrown by a fan on the 17th green at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in New York.
In a video, Rory can be seen wiping something from her sunhat and asking Erica is she is "ok", as she nods and they move away from the rowdy fans, surrounded by security.
Meanwhile, the victory was sealed in part due to the controversial 'secret envelope' rule, which came into play after Viktor Hovland withdrew due to injury.
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.