At the Ryder Cup opening ceremony held at Bethpage State Park in Long Island, New York, Governor Kathy Hochul was met with repeated and intense boos as she appeared on stage.
Event host Carson Daly introduced her with a lighthearted joke, trying to ease the tension, but the crowd’s reaction remained harsh. When Hochul called on attendees to cheer for Team USA, the boos momentarily subsided—but returned almost immediately.
Even other speakers referencing the governor triggered renewed jeers from the audience. Observers noted that every time her name was mentioned, the hostility resurfaced.
Representative Elise Stefanik weighed in on social media, calling out the governor’s reception and amplifying the reaction. Meanwhile, Hochul’s office emphasized the importance of hosting major tournaments in New York and expressed continued commitment to delivering a world-class experience to visitors.