European fans will be 'respectful', says Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton has urged European supporters not to stoop to the level of US golf fans when the Ryder Cup heads to Adare Manor in 2027.

- Neil Squires

Europe’s players were abused, with Rory Mcllroy and his American wife, Erica, targeted for particularly vile treatment, as Bethpage turned ugly. Hatton, who secured the half in the Sunday singles that guaranteed victory for Europe, has told home fans not to seek retribution in Ireland.

“If it was my choice, and what I say isn’t really going to affect how people behave, I don’t really think that the insults are the way forward,” Hatton said. “Some guys on the team had it a lot worse than others. For me, there were a lot of insults maybe around height or hairline or weight, some of which I pretty much say to myself anyway, so it wasn’t anything new.

“But I would much prefer it to be a respectful atmosphere. You let the guys play and the best team wins - rather than trying to affect the outcome by trying to put off players. I don’t think it will be as hostile as maybe it was last week. I'd like to think that it will be very respectful.”