Ryder Cup - Ryder Cup fans furious over ticket rules
The Ryder Cup will finish on a Monday for the first time in its 83-year history, but many fans are furious that their tickets will not be eligible.
But the thousands of fans who endured several hours of rain delays on Friday have been told their tickets will not be valid for the decisive day.
One angry spectator, Andrew Strong, told Sky News: "I had a Friday ticket costing £100, plus car parking, and only saw four tee shots from about 200 yards away and Martin Kaymer's short iron down the fairway from the water on the sixth before play was suspended.
Another upset fan, Phill Rutter, said: "Those that attended Friday endured delays of seven hours and saw about two hours play. I paid £240 for two tickets and saw four holes played.
"Now they announce Sunday tickets will be valid on Monday. What about the Friday attendees - is this fair play? I think the spectators at the Ryder Cup are being treated with contempt."
Around 50,000 fans were reportedly barred from the course until 11:00 on Sunday morning after being told to stay in their cars - many of them in flooded car parks - and at the nearby park and ride zones to await further information.
Harry Welch told the station he feels "absolutely betrayed".
A ticketholder on Friday, he added: "We only saw two hours of credible golf and they want £200 for that? Why can't the organisers have some heart?
"This is their chance to salvage this competition which is in real danger of ending in an absolute farce."
With the 12 singles matches representing the traditional finale to the Ryder Cup, chief referee John Paramor will be feeling the pressure to ensure all the remaining games are finished in time.
The cut-off point for the event is 18.43 UK time on Monday. At that point, all completed matches would represent the final score, with any unfinished duels automatically being halved.
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