‘Deer. Meet. Headlights’: Not Rory McIlroy But His Teammates Catch Netizens Off-guard as Parking Lot Spat Triggers Chaos

The first two days of the Ryder Cup were filled with thrilling competition, rivalry, and a few controversies. As the teams are proceeding to the ultimate day, a heated exchange between Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava made the news.

Patrick’s putt at the 18th hole gave them victory and a scoreline of 3-1 in the afternoon fourballs. The on-course squabble that ensued right after the putt continued right down to the parking lot and the people found endless humor in the situation. 

Rory McIlroy clashes with Joe LaCava

The last match of Saturday’s fourballs was between Rory McIlroy & Matt Fitzpatrick against Wyndham Clark & Patrick Cantlay. The match was tied till the 16th hole. Patrick hit two birdies back to back and won the match for the American team. Patrick’s 43-ft putt at the 18th hole was just remarkable. 

As Cantlay celebrated by waving his imaginary hat, a theme going around the whole day, his team members joined in too. Joe LaCava, Cantlay’s caddie did the same but stood in full sight of Rory as he was waiting to make a putt and tie the hole.

Eventually, McIlory and Fitzpatrick lost the match one down. It was shown that while asking Joe to move, some words were exchanged. Team Europe’s Captain, Luke Donald, defended his player in the press conference. Donald said, “He (Rory McIlroy) politely asked Joe to move aside. He was in his line of vision. He stood there and didn’t move for a while and continued to wave the hat, so I think Rory was upset about that…and I understand that.”

The captain also pointed out that despite the aggression associated with the time-honored tournament, they “want to do it in the right way.” They dragged the altercation to the parking lot. Video of Rory screaming as his teammate Shane Lowry shoved him into a car surfaced on the internet. The visuals of other teammates are also out, and the fans had fun with it!

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Matt Fitzpatrick and Viktor Hovland’s expressions break the internet!

A picture of Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, and Viktor Hovland talking to team US caddie Jim Bones in the parking lot broke the internet. Netizens had fun depicting their expressions in a hilarious way. This one fan shared the picture and commented on Fitzpatrick’s killing expression.

Others joined in on the fun and shared what they took from the picture. One kept their focus on Fitzpatrick and shared how he looked scared and unaware.

Another compared Matt’s expression to that of a deer staring at the headlights of a car. Apparently, deers gets freaked out by the experience and are unable to move.

This fan noticed Hovland in the back looking lost and out of place. Can one blame him though? It was just too much and out of nowhere.

This fan related the scene to a similar situation at Christmas when you’re stuck with your grandpa and uncle arguing over a football match from years ago. Haha!

Another took the expression of Matt as if waiting to interrupt the conversation anytime. It does appear so.

This fan casually pointed out the loss Fitzpatrick had just experienced and how he looks gutted because of it.

One took the opportunity to say that Fitzpatrick will win the singles match 7-up. Too optimistic, one would say!

Hovland looked exhausted, and this fan said it looks like he has been jolted out of a deep sleep. One couldn’t disagree, if truth be told.

And lastly, one criticized LaCava and called his actions to be inappropriate and out of line, sympathizing with Rory McIlory.

The fans are having fun with the brawl as it grows the intensity and curiosity heading into the final day. The finals day singles is a few hours away. Who do you think will win? Do tell us in the comments section below.

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