Rory McIlroy responds to heckler during U.S. Open round at Shinnecock Hills
During the third round of the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy made a hand gesture after a spectator shouted a request for his ball to go into a bunker.
Rory McIlroy was hit by a spectator’s shouted comment while playing the third round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Saturday. After McIlroy’s tee shot, a fan in the front row yelled, "Bunker, get in the bunker!" and recorded the incident on a phone. McIlroy continued toward the fairway, then made a hand motion that appeared to mock the fan’s comment. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media. The tournament has seen several instances of vocal spectators directed at players, including comments aimed at fellow competitor Wyndham Clark during his final round.
"We expect fans to respect the players and the game," a tournament spokesperson said. The U.S. Open officials have not announced any disciplinary action regarding the fan’s behavior.