RYDER CUP fans mocked Patrick Cantlay by waving their hats after reports the American was protesting not being paid to play at the Ryder Cup by refusing to wear a cap.
Cantlay, 31, was partnering Wyndham Clark in Saturday afternoon’s fourballs as they took on Europe’s pair of Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Reports have claimed Patrick Cantlay is not wearing a hat in protest against not getting paid to play at the Ryder CupRichard Pelham / The Sun
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But unlike the other three men in the match-up, Cantlay was not wearing a cap.
Players do sometimes opt not to do so as they do not wear their sponsors attire for the Ryder Cup.
Instead, they are given team outfits to wear.
However, it was claimed on Saturday morning that the USA dressing room was fractured.
And the alleged reason for that was said to be that Cantlay feels the players should be getting paid to play in the dvent.
Fans in Rome caught wind of these reports and chose to respond in a hilarious manner.
As the players approached the supporters at the 10th hole, they all waved their hats at Cantlay.
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And they could be heard singing: “Hats off for your bank account.”
The hilarious gesture received a host of positive responses on social media.
One person said: “The lads having fun! Cantlay is a goober!”
Another added: “Cantlay deserves every bit of this lol.”
A third replied: “I don’t care if it’s true or not, that’s hysterical.”
While a fourth responded: “Best video of all time.”