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Hatton tells 2027 crowd to respect stars and refrain from abusive US-style behaviour

- NEIL SQUIRES

TYRRELL HATTON has called on home fans not to seek vengeance for the abuse inflicted on Europe's Ryder players when Cup Americans next visit.

The PGA of America has been forced to apologise following the foul-mouthed attacks on Europe's players at Bethpage from US fans, which have left a bitter aftertaste.

And Hatton, who went unbeaten for a second successive Ryder Cup as Europe retained the trophy with a 15-13 victory, does not want fans at Adare Manor in 2027 targeting the US team in the same manner.

"If it was my choice, and obviously what I say isn't really going to affect how people behave, I don't really think that the insults are the way forward," said Hatton, who grabbed the half-point that won the contest in the Sunday singles.