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McIlroy's Hand Gesture Faces Backlash - LITE
Sep 26, 2025 | Edition #76
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Before we start with the ground reports from Bethpage Black, we want to take a moment to announce a difficult news. Team EssentiallyGolf is saddened to learn that PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, who tragically passed away at 28. Our condolences go out to her loved ones, Knapp, and his family and friends.
Team USA had a rough day at Bethpage, but for Rory McIlroy, it was a nightmare. Hecklers came at him from all sides, and eventually, he lost his composure. We'll dive into that, plus the broadcast mishaps that frustrated fans and pros alike, and more in today’s coverage.
Let's dive in...
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Watch: Rory McIlroy’s Obscene Gesture Caught on Cam |
Bethpage crowd hasn't been kind to McIlroy, and he eventually lost his cool! |
Team USA didn’t expect those results. Even with the world No. 1 on their squad and powerful hitters, they still came up short. It really made us think…
Do You Think Keegan Bradely Should Have Been a Playing Captain? |
Friday’s Results: 75.52% of you said 2025 will be the rowdiest Ryder Cup in the history.
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5 | Team Europe is the first Ryder Cup team since the US in 1975 to win 5 of the first 6 matches. |
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