PGA' chief Don Rea 'not bothered' by resignation calls over response to McIlroy Ryder Cup abusePGA of America president Don Rea has been criticized for his handling of the Ryder Cup and his response to the abuse aimed at Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica StollView 3 Images (Image: Sam Hodde, Getty Images)PGA of America president, Don Rea, has stated that he's "not bothered" by the backlash he received for his comments about the abuse Rory McIlroy endured at the Ryder Cup. Article continues belowThroughout the Ryder Cup, McIlroy was subjected to personal slurs and jeers, and a beverage was even hurled at his wife, Erica Stoll. View 3 Images Don Rea is "not bothered" by the backlash he's received since the Ryder Cup. ‌When directly questioned about the harassment directed at McIlroy, Rea responded: "I haven't heard some of that - I'm sure it's happened. Article continues belowAfter the contentious Ryder Cup, McIlroy called for an improvement in golf standards, and excitement for the next competition is already mounting.