Rory McIlroy was targeted with homophobic abuse throughout the recent Ryder Cup in New York. Multiple reports state that the Northern Irish golfer endured relentless taunts and chants from crowds lining the Bethpage Black course, and even from one of the tournament’s MCs. According to Golf Digest’s John Beall, one spectator shouted, “Rory, don’t let your boyfriend down,” referencing his caddie, Harry Diamond. Despite the abuse, McIlroy ended up on the winning side of the Ryder Cup as part of Team Europe. Golf teaches you very good life lessons.