Cape Town - Legendary South African golfer Gary Player has hit out at American fans for their behaviour at the Ryder Cup.
Shaking off three consecutive defeats, the United States recaptured the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008 on Sunday, beating Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
But the event was marred at times by American fans’ unruly behaviour during the three-day event, which saw them regularly boo the European players.
Player, who is South Africa's most successful golfer with nine major titles, congratulated the Americans on their win and felt it was good for golf that there was a different winner.
However, he said on his official Twitter page that the crowd’s behaviour was "a pity".
Player also said the American win was fitting given the recent passing of golf icon Arnold Palmer.
The golf world witnessed a passionate & exciting team event in @rydercup & my congrats. Pity about the fans who just don't get it #RIPArnie pic.twitter.com/aKZAljbmL9
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) October 3, 2016
No doubt this result is good for the @rydercup, good for the game of golf & fitting given #ArnoldPalmer passing...
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) October 2, 2016