Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA fans at the Ryder Cup in New York was no worse than European supporters at the event in Rome two years ago.
Europe held off a stirring fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black last weekend to retain the Ryder Cup.
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