A first tee ceremonies host at the Ryder Cup stepped down and apologized for expletive-filled chants aimed at Rory McIlroy, shown celebrating after battling through ugly scenes for a four-balls victory despite hecklers at Bethpage Black

A first tee ceremonies host at the Ryder Cup stepped down and apologized for expletive-filled chants aimed at Rory McIlroy, shown celebrating after battling through ugly scenes for a four-balls victory despite hecklers at Bethpage Black

 Carl Recine

American comedian and actress Heather McMahan stepped down as Ryder Cup first tee master of ceremonies on Sunday and apologized for leading an expletive-lined chant on Saturday targeting Rory McIlroy.

The PGA of America announced on Sunday that McMahan would not be back at the starting complex ahead of Sunday's concluding singles matches at Bethpage Black.

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