Controversial PGA of America president is ousted after chaotic Ryder Cup

Don Rea has been ousted as president of the PGA of America following controversy stemming from the Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black last September. The governing body stated the removal followed 'a series of issues over time that, taken together, were determined to be detrimental to the Association,' including Rea's widely criticized BBC comments downplaying unruly fan behavior toward the European team. Nathan Charnes, previously vice president, has been appointed acting president until November, when Rea's two-year term was originally set to expire.