GOLF bosses have vowed a crackdown on Bryson-baiters and warned that loud-mouthed fans would be kicked off the course.

After Brooks Koepka's latest dig, Bryson DeChambeau took a snap and told a fan shouting "Good job Brooksie!" that he was going to "get the f*** off of here"

Jay Monahan, PGA Tour boss, announced that wind-up merchants had gone too far.

Monahan stated: "We have witnessed issues as of late across sports landscape where the pent up demand for live sport plays out an ugly way."

"Golf can be affected by unfortunate or disruptive behavior. However, I believe we have some of the best fans in the entire world. This is not about all the bad actors.

"But it is evident that in some cases, we have lost the civility and respect that are hallmarks of our great game.

We plan to create a code that recognizes that by attending a PGA Tour event you are expected to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment by reporting and abstaining from any disruptive or unsafe behavior.

"Comments and gestures that are offensive or demeaning to the inclusive nature of the game won't be tolerated.

"The barometer we all use is the word "respect" - so when you hear the name "Brooksie", or any expression being yelled at you, the question becomes, "Is that respectful?"

"That has been going for an extended time. It's unacceptable to me at this stage, and it's something we won't tolerate moving forward.

"Fans who break our code of conduct will be expelled from the tournament and may lose their ticket or credential."

RYDER RESTRICTIONS

Monahan could not say whether the crackdown would also apply to Ryder Cup at end of month as that event is managed by the PGA of America and not the Tour.

Players who are willing to endure some sly digs next year will be more well-respected.

Monahan announced that the official prize money would increase by PS25million to PS460m in 2022. This is further evidence that, while the European Tour had to tighten its belts, golf in America has been able to weather the effects of coronavirus faster than any other sport.