Team Europe almost quit Ryder Cup after Rory McIlroy wife abuseRory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, were subjected to vile abuse from the crowd at the Ryder Cup, with Team Europe reportedly ready to walk off if it continuedView 4 Images Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica (Image: Mateo Villalba/Getty Images)Team Europe was reportedly ready to walk away from the Ryder Cup if the harassment targeting Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, hadn't ceased at Bethpage Black. ‌The previous week, Europe managed to hold off a dramatic comeback attempt from Team USA to secure a 15-13 victory and retain the Ryder Cup. Meanwhile, PGA chief Don Rea 'not bothered' by resignation calls over his response to McIlroy's Ryder Cup abuse. So no, this should not be what is acceptable in the Ryder Cup. Regarding the hostility aimed at his wife Erica, including the thrown beer incident, McIlroy stated: "It should be off-limits, but obviously it wasn't this week.