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Sky Sports mic catches a 'hero Ryder Cup' fan screaming SAUSAGES during Xander Schauffele's shot

RYDER CUP fans were given an early morning treat after a green-side mic picked up a fan yelling “sausages”.

The heckle came immediately after Xander Schauffele hit a shot out of the rough.




A fan was heard heckling ‘sausages’ on Sky Sports


Xander Schauffele is on Team USA for the Ryder Cup


Schauffele, left is partnered with Patrick Cantlay up against Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood

As Sky Sports cameras watched the American one fan pounced on the perfect opportunity to give viewers an unexpected giggle.

Immediately after Schauffele hits the ball, a fan can be heard yelling “sausages” in a high pitch voice.

One fan online was left in hysterics at the clip.

They said: “The guy who shouts sausages just after Schauffele hits the ball is my new hero.”

Schauffele, 29, is partnered up with Patrick Cantlay on day one of the Ryder Cup.

This year’s cup – the 44th edition of it – sees Europe hosting the USA at the Marco Simeone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.

Thousands of excited fans were seen making a mad dash in order to get the best spot for first tee.

The US are the trophy holders after a convincing 19-9 victory at the Whistling Straits two years ago.

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Team Europe is captained by Luke Donald and features the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Jon Rahm.

Meanwhile, the American team is headed up by Zach Johnson and features the likes of Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler.

The course is a par 72, with SunSport taking a hole-by-hole look at the stunning course.

Sports star including Gareth Bale, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Sainz all took part in the Ryder Cup’s Celebrity All-Star match.




An overview of the Marco Simeone Golf and Country Club hosting the Ryder Cup