The Ryder Cup showed us the best and worst of sport

29/09/2025 14 min
The Ryder Cup showed us the best and worst of sport

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We were entertained, but did it go too far? Two things can be true. The Ryder Cup is one of the most passionate rivalries in all of sport. The USA and Europe slug it out in front of hostile crowds in the ultimate team golf event. However, the scenes in New York crossed the line from raucous to venomous with Erica McIlroy's abuse just one distasteful example. Featured: Michael Dominski, golf journalist, The Athletic.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter