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Ewen Murray Steps Back From Regular Golf Commentary After Ryder Cup Abuse

His planned final stretch includes the Masters, The Open, possibly the Senior Open at Gleneagles.

Overview

  • Ewen Murray, 71, said abusive scenes directed at Rory McIlroy’s family at Bethpage convinced him to end week-to-week broadcasting.
  • His long-running Sky Sports contract has expired, and he made a brief return for The Players as part of a short farewell run.
  • He condemned MC Heather McMahan for leading a “F*** you, Rory” chant; she later apologized and stepped down from her role.
  • He criticized US captain Keegan Bradley for encouraging the crowd and denounced the PGA of America’s handling of the atmosphere.
  • Reports from the event say a thrown can struck Erica McIlroy, and the PGA of America issued an apology to Rory McIlroy.