Rory McIlroy fires back at US Open heckler with big-belly gesture
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy responded to a heckler at the U.S. Open by making a belly gesture after the fan shouted "Bunker! Get in the bunker!" as McIlroy teed off at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- The heckler was reportedly loud throughout the weekend, with other fans noting disruptive shouts such as "get in the water" during critical moments, including while eventual winner Wyndham Clark was putting.
- McIlroy finished the tournament tied for 32nd at 3-over, while Wyndham Clark won wire-to-wire at 4-under.
- Clark expressed disappointment that the event finished late in the day, leading to fewer fans present during key moments, which he felt made the atmosphere "a little flat."
- The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fan behavior and the use of phones at golf tournaments, with some suggesting stricter rules like those at the Masters could help maintain respect.
