Stunning clip emerges of golf chief rapping Eminem hit hours after Ryder Cup abuse

This is the moment PGA of America president Don Rea enjoyed karaoke during the 2025 Ryder Cup. 

Tensions rose sharply during the clash between Europe and the United States at Bethpage Black in New York two weeks ago.

After a relatively tame start, the atmosphere in the public galleries grew uglier as the week wore on and was particularly unpleasant during Saturday's second session. 

Specifically, during Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's fourballs match against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young. 

McIlroy was on the receiving end of horrific personal abuse over unsubstantiated rumours about his personal life and his marriage whilst Lowry was taunted about his weight. 

It prompted tournament organisers to increase the number of state troopers marshalling the match - which included extra police dogs - but the abuse did not stop despite attempts by the US golfers to be more respectful. 

On the 17th hole, McIlroy's wife Erica was hit by what appeared to be a cup of beer and was tearfully consoled by her husband. 

It did not help matters that earlier that day, a first tee emcee hired to rev up the crowd was forced to step down and apologise after repeating a "f--- you, Rory" chant back at the crowd.

The Times of London reported that later that evening the PGA of America's president, Rea, raised eyebrows by performing karaoke in a hotel for players' guests and their families. 

Rea chose to perform Eminem's Lose Yourself. 

Fried Egg Golf have obtained footage, which you can watch here:

Rea, 58, was criticised heavily in the immediate aftermath of the 45th Ryder Cup after he failed to condemn the abuse that the European team received. 

He took the unusual step of not even acknowledging the ugly scenes and said it was comparable to a "youth soccer game". 

Rea said that he had not heard of what happened in McIlroy and Lowry's match against Young and Thomas. 

He then doubled down in a post on his personal LinkedIn account, saying he was unbothered by his critics. 

But he belatedly admitted some US Ryder Cup fans "crossed the line" and promised to send a full letter of apology to the McIlroys and the European team. 

In recent days, several players have been offering their thoughts on what transpired. 

Jon Rahm told reporters before the Open de Espana he was shocked by the "inhospitable" environment and described it as the "toughest week" of his career. 

Matthew Fitzpatrick said Rea's initial comments were "offensive" and he also accused him of being "bitter" after the American congratulate Luke Donald's team of "retaining" the Cup when they had in fact won it. 

Collin Morikawa admitted a line was crossed too, though he said a remark he made about urging fans to "bring chaos" to the Ryder Cup in a pre-tournament press conference was taken out of context. 

Xander Schauffele also offered his thoughts. 

Analysis

Some may see this as harmless fun, but it could be argued that the leader of the US Ryder Cup organization neglected his duty at a pivotal and sensitive moment.

It paints a picture of a man lacking awareness and minimizing the seriousness of the situation. 

Rea's actions also, one could argue, damage the reputation of the PGA of America and strain relationships with Ryder Cup stakeholders.