Michelle Wie West Breaks Silence on Ryder Cup Fan Abuse 😳 | USA vs Europe Drama
When Bryson Dshambo and Justin Thomas Strode onto Beth Paige Black draped in the American flag, the energy was electric. Even the least patriotic spectator couldn’t help but feel the adrenaline surge. The RDER Cup had begun and Team USA was determined to reclaim the trophy from Europe. A revenge mission long overdue. But while the passion was undeniable, the result was not what the Americans had hoped for. Team Europe once again proved too strong, sealing a 15-13 victory. Still, amidst the heartbreak, there were moments that stirred pride and emotion, especially for Michelle Wei West. The former major champion attending the T-Mobile Club Magenna during the Rder Cup weekend, admitted she was deeply moved by the sight of Dambo and Thomas leading team USA onto the course. It definitely gets me emotional, she said. Anytime anyone’s wearing the American flag, wearing red, white, and blue, it definitely gives me goosebumps. For we West, who once represented the US in the 2008 Junior Rider Cup and five times in the Soulheim Cup, the symbolism runs deep. She knows better than most the weight of carrying those colors in a battle. With an 891 Soulheim Cup record, including a flawless 301 debut and a stint as assistant captain in 2021, she has lived the highs and lows of team golf. For her, simply representing her country is an honor that transcends the final scoreboard. That sentiment was echoed by today’s American stars. “The flag on my chest means everything,” said Scotty Sheffller. Wearing these colors, knowing you’re playing for your country, there’s nothing like it. Cameron Young added that the camaraderie of the US team created a feeling unlike anything else in his career. But for all the passion, the New York atmosphere came with a darker edge. The rockest crowd at Beth Page Black blurred the line between spirited support and outright hostility. European players, Rory Mroy, chief among them, bore the brunt of the abuse. Even Mroyy’s wife, Erica Stole, was targeted when a fan threw a drink in her direction. Shane Lowry had to be held back after a confrontation with a heckler. Michelle Wi West, while swept up in the patriotic energy, admitted she was unsettled by the treatment of the European players. Fans sometimes don’t see us as living, feeling human beings. She said, “I feel really bad for the European team and how they were treated. As an American, I feel like I should apologize. Her empathy comes not only from her respect for the game, but from personal experience. We West has endured heckling and sexist remarks herself. Most infamously, when late radio host Rush Limbbo made a crude comment about her putting. She later recalled how he smiled and praised her game in person while objectifying her behind her back. What he should have remembered was that I shot 64 and beat every male golfer in the field that day. Instead, he reduced it to something demeaning. Even so, we found joy in watching Europe’s hero shine. She admired Tommy Fleetwood, who capped a brilliant season by becoming the RDER Cup’s top point scorer and winner of the Nicholas Jaclyn Award. “I’ve always been a big fan of his swing with its little sawed off finish,” she said. She also praised Rory Mroyy’s form, calling his swing beautiful as always. Since stepping away from competitive golf after the 2023 US Women’s Open, Wii West has focused on family life with her young daughter and baby son. But as a T-Mobile ambassador, she remains connected to the sports biggest stages. At Beth Page, she soaked up not only the golf, but the crossover entertainment, attending events alongside stars like Colin Jo, Robert Patterson, Michael Phelps, and Nile Horn. For her, the Ryder Cup was a reminder of everything that makes golf so compelling. The pride, the tension, the unity, and yes, even the flaws. The noise of New York was at times brutal, but the sight of players fighting for their country still brought tears to her eyes. The 2025 RDER Cup may be remembered for Europe’s away triumph and the controversy surrounding fan behavior. But for Michelle Wei West, the lesson was simple. Players deserve respect no matter the venue, the team, or the outcome. And in that sense, golf still has much to learn.
Michelle Wie West Breaks Silence on Ryder Cup Fan Abuse 😳 | USA vs Europe Drama
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The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black was supposed to be Team USA’s redemption. 🇺🇸 Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas marched in draped in the American flag, Scottie Scheffler swore the badge on his chest meant everything, and Cameron Young called it the best team atmosphere of his career. But instead of glory, the U.S. suffered another crushing defeat to Europe. 🇪🇺
While the golf world debated strategy and leadership, Michelle Wie West was left emotional—for very different reasons. From goosebumps at the American entrance to heartbreak over fan hostility toward European players like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, the former Solheim Cup star gave one of the rawest takes yet.
👉 In this video, we break down:
• Michelle Wie West’s emotional reaction to the Ryder Cup 🎤
• Why she says she “felt like apologizing” to Team Europe 😔
• The darker side of the New York crowd 👀
• Her praise for Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood’s brilliance 🏆
• How her own past experiences with heckling shaped her empathy 🎯
This is one Ryder Cup fallout story you don’t want to miss. 🔥
💬 What did YOU think of the Bethpage crowd—passionate support or way over the line? Comment below!
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