Rory McIlroy clashed with a spectator during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday, after a 'USA' chant once again provoked his ire. The incident occurred on the 16th hole as McIlroy's challenge for the title faded.
After hitting from heavy rough, McIlroy's shot rebounded into a bunker, though he managed to par the hole. A fan then shouted 'USA', prompting McIlroy to turn and tell the individual to 'shut the f*** up' before alerting security. England's Aaron Rai went on to win the tournament.
McIlroy later declined to comment on the altercation, instead focusing on missed opportunities. 'I think not birdieing the two par-fives and making the bogey at the drivable par-four 13th,' he said. 'If I birdied the two par-fives and turned that five into a three on 13, the day looks very different.'
The Northern Irishman has previous form with US fans, having been subjected to abuse during last year's Ryder Cup, where his wife was hit by a thrown beer. Sunday's episode was a minor blemish on an otherwise successful spell for McIlroy.
He finished the tournament in a tie for seventh, earning $637,050, and retained his Masters title last month.
