PGA star's dad skipping 'unwatchable' Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: 'Afraid of what's going to happen'

The Ryder Cup countdown is on and this year has the probable to be one for the history books This year's event will take place at Bethpage Black outside of New York City It will be the second time a band competition has been in the tri-state area along with the Presidents Cup at Liberty National in Jersey City The United States and Europe have alternated winning the Cup with the home gang winning each event rather convincingly each year since CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM Xander Schauffele has been a part of Squad USA for each Ryder and Presidents Cup since and he at the moment has an automatic bid as the second-ranked American in the FedEx Cup standings the top six players get automatic bids However his own dad wants no part of it Stefan Schauffele reported The London Times that he is not going to the Ryder Cup in September I m afraid of what s going to happen in New York I was there at Whistling Straits when they called Shane Lowry s wife a whore in front of him I couldn t believe my ears Stefan revealed KAI TRUMP REVEALS 'SPECIAL BOND' SHARED WITH GRANDFATHER THAT SHAPED HER BUDDING GOLF CAREERStefan also explained he was turned off by the tempers flaring between Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay's caddie Joe LaCava in Rome two years ago McIlroy was not happy with LaCava's celebration of a long putt from Cantlay who opted not to wear a hat in protest of players not being paid to play in the event This year U S players will receive a stipend and another to donate to charity That was utterly disgusting claiming this money bulls--- and Rory behaved disgustingly in my opinion Schauffele continued It s only going to get worse It s ruined my appetite for the Ryder Cup It becomes unwatchable McIlroy then had to be held back from LaCava in the parking lot after the round The rivalry between the two teams is undoubtedly hotter than ever - but apparently Mr Schauffele has no interest Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter