The Open 2026: Gambling contributing to abuse hurled at golfers - Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, has spoken out about sports betting becoming a problem in golf, saying it is contributing to personal abuse directed at players. Fitzpatrick referenced the hostile treatment he and his European teammates experienced from US fans at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup last September. The English golfer has also personally been subjected to partisan booing during competitive rounds.