Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America President Don Rea that the hostile reception from U.S. 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 rally from the United States at Bethpage Black last weekend to retain the Ryder Cup.

Luke Donald's European team was on the end of some unsavory abuse from a partisan crowd, with Rory McIlroy particularly singled out for foul-mouthed taunts.