RORY MCILROY appeared to say “shut the f*** up” to a heckler after trying to throw him off while taking a shot at the PGA Championship.
The reigning Masters champion was disappointed at Aronimink as he came seventh on four-under par.
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Rory McIlroy appeared to tell a heckler to ‘shut the f*** up’ after throwing him off Credit: x.com/NUCLRGOLF
The Irishman ordered security to eject the fan as he pointed towards them with his club Credit: x.com/NUCLRGOLF
McIlroy was five shots off eventual winner Aaron Rai after a poor start at the PGA Championship saw him tied 105 with an opening 74.
And he showed his frustration towards a fan who cried out while McIlroy was hitting a chip shot in the final round.
The Irishman watched his shot bounce into the sand after the heckler distracted him.
McIlroy was filmed turning around and telling the heckler “shut the f*** up”, before pointing his golf club at the culprit.
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He appeared to be directing security to remove the fan.
McIlroy was three shots off the lead at the time of the incident but he never managed to recover after his tricky start.
But he said he was still content with his performance in “tough” conditions.
“Look, proud. Proud to give myself a chance today. You know, I dug myself out of a hole, which was great on Friday and Saturday, and then conditions were tough today.
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McIlroy finished five shots off the lead after a difficult time at the PGA Championship Credit: Getty
“I felt like I played the golf I needed to. It’s just there were three holes that I’ll rue — not birdie the two par fives, and then making bogey at the drivable par four, 13.
“Those three holes are what cost me a chance to win the tournament today. It might not have mattered.”
He also paid tribute to Rai, who became the first English winner of the major for 107 years.
McIlroy said: “Aaron obviously got to nine under there, and it’ll be great to see him win.
McIlroy said he was ‘proud’ of how he battled back after an opening 74 Credit: AP
He hailed Aaron Rai, who became the first English winner of the major for 107 years Credit: Getty
“There won’t be a more popular winner this year, I would say.
“But yeah, those three holes I’ll look back on, and you know that it could have been a different story if I had to play those a little bit better.”
Rai was emotional during the trophy presentation as he revealed what the sport meant to him.
He said: “Golf is an amazing game. It teaches you so many things, and it teaches you so much humility and discipline, and absolute hard work.
“Because nothing is ever given in this game, no matter what level you’re playing, no matter what course you’re playing on.
“So, I think it just teaches so many amazing life skills, and I think pretty much every guy on tour is an incredible person.
“And I think the sport should be very proud of the ambassadors that represent the PGA Tour and represent the PGA of America.”
