The final match of Saturday afternoon’s fourballs session got a bit heated on No. 18 after Patrick Cantlay drained what would become a match-winning birdie putt thanks to a few misses from Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
After European fans had been waving their hats in Cantlay’s direction all afternoon after reports surfaced that he’s not wearing a hat this week because he’s not being paid to be there, members of Team USA put their hats in the air when the putt dropped. Cantlay’s caddie, Joe LaCava, and Wyndham Clark’s caddie also put their hats in the air. Shane Lowry and LaCava later shared some words with each other.
McIlroy was caught on video in the parking lot yelling at Jim “Bones” MacKay about the situation.
HOLY CRAP WHAT IS HAPPENING!pic.twitter.com/SLcBuDV4mr
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) September 30, 2023
Here are several photos of the altercation on Marco Simone Golf and Country Club’s final hole.
2023 Ryder Cup
Patrick Cantlay of Team United States gestures in celebration of winning his match 1 up during…
Patrick Cantlay of Team United States gestures in celebration of winning his match 1 up during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2023 Ryder Cup
Patrick Cantlay of Team United States and teammate Wyndham Clark celebrate winning their match 1 up…
Patrick Cantlay of Team United States and teammate Wyndham Clark celebrate winning their match 1 up during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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