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American Focus > Blog > Entertainment > MLB’s Chipper Jones Criticizes Rory McIlroy Over Bringing Wife to Ryder Cup
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MLB’s Chipper Jones Criticizes Rory McIlroy Over Bringing Wife to Ryder Cup

Last updated: September 30, 2025 4:18 am
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Chipper Jones, the illustrious Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, has ignited a debate after he voiced his concerns regarding Rory McIlroy’s choice to include his wife, Erica Stoll, in the charged atmosphere surrounding the recent Ryder Cup.

On September 28, Jones, aged 52, expressed his thoughts on social media, implying that McIlroy, who is 36, should not have subjected his family to the unwelcoming crowds often found at such events in New York.

“Over my 20-year career, I faced New York fans 12 to 15 times annually, including during the playoffs,” Jones articulated on X. “Throughout those years, my family was never present at a game in New York. What did he expect? It’s an unfortunate reality—you’re a target when you’re deemed ‘public enemy #1.’ It’s inherently unfair, but that’s the game in NY!”

Jones added, “PS
 commendations to the Euro team for an exceptional performance amidst it all!”

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Jones spent the majority of his illustrious career—the last 19 of his 20 seasons—playing for the Atlanta Braves before his retirement in 2012. He was honored with induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, a coveted first-ballot recognition.

His remarks followed McIlroy’s disclosure that Stoll had been hit by a drink propelled from the enthusiastic gallery during Team Europe’s triumph.

“Erica’s okay; she’s incredibly tough,” McIlroy voiced to the press on September 28. “She dealt with everything gracefully, just as she always does. We’ll have a fantastic time celebrating tonight,” he added, while acknowledging that some U.S. golf fans crossed the line into unacceptable heckling.

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“Golf ought to uphold a higher standard than what was demonstrated this week. It teaches respect, and unfortunately, that wasn’t consistently shown at this Ryder Cup,” McIlroy asserted.

MLB Hall of Famer Criticizes Rory McIlroy for Bringing Wife Erica to Ryder Cup After Controversy


Rory McIlroy affectionately embraces his wife, Erica Stoll, on the third day of the 2025 Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.
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Meanwhile, Team Europe’s Justin Rose confessed that he was unaware of the incident involving Stoll until after the event ended.

“I genuinely had no clue that a beer was thrown at Erica yesterday,” the 45-year-old Rose stated. “Kudos to her for not letting that overshadow the team dynamic. We maintained our focus on the game.”

Rose went on to commend Stoll, emphasizing how her strength mirrored that of the entire team.

Additionally, Shane Lowry from Team Europe acknowledged Stoll’s capacity to endure the crowd’s harsh treatment. “I observed her at the event over two days, and the level of vitriol aimed at her was staggering,” the 37-year-old remarked. “Her support for Rory and the rest of the team was phenomenal, and her composure under pressure deserves recognition. Hats off to Erica!”

Rory McIlroy

Despite Jones framing Stoll’s presence as ill-advised, many fans online have challenged his view. One user responded on X, declaring, “This is an absolute bum take. It’s golf, man. You were one of my favorites growing up.”

Another chimed in with a similar sentiment: “This is an outrageous take. I’ve attended numerous Cowboys games at the Meadowlands and never endured a drink thrown at me. It’s simply not a frequent occurrence in NYC.”

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Team Europe ultimately claimed victory in the Ryder Cup, winning 15–13, with McIlroy securing his seventh title in the prestigious event.

“It was a challenging week for everyone involved,” McIlroy reflected. “But we silenced the critics with our performance. We strove to face every obstacle with grace, and for the most part, I believe we succeeded.”

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