WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Golf Enthusiast Paige Spiranac shares her thoughts on Rory McIlroy's altercation in just four words.

In the midst of intense Ryder Cup action on Saturday, Team Europe's star golfer Rory McIlroy found himself in an altercation that grabbed the attention of golf fans worldwide.

The incident transpired in the final stages of the game, with McIlroy seemingly perturbed by the exuberant celebration of Joe LaCava, presently caddying for Patrick Cantlay and formerly for the legendary Tiger Woods.

LaCava's jubilation ensued after a pivotal putt by Cantlay, potentially securing a victory for their team against McIlroy and Matthew Fitzpatrick.

What transpired next only added to the drama of the Ryder Cup. As McIlroy was making his way off the course for the day, he found himself in a heated exchange with Jim "Bones" Mackay.

The incident was captured on video and swiftly went viral on social media platforms.

Paige Spiranac reacts to Ryder Cup altercation

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac, renowned for her insights and commentary on the sport, observed the mounting tension in the Ryder Cup. In reaction to the viral video on X, Spiranac succinctly commented, "Things are heating up."

As the Ryder Cup heads into its final day of competition, Team USA faces a significant deficit after losing seven out of a possible eight best-ball matches.

With Team Europe maintaining a commanding 10.5-5.5 lead, they need just 3.5 points on Sunday to clinch the coveted victory. The tension-fueled altercation between McIlroy and the caddies adds an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to this year's Ryder Cup.

Golf enthusiasts around the globe will be eagerly watching to see how the drama unfolds on the final day of the competition.

Internet reacts to Rory McIlroy altercation

The incident captured the attention of golf fans worldwide, with many expressing their thoughts using X to comment on the matter.

One user wrote, "There we go! That’s what I like to see Rory!"

While the other user wrote, "Someone said @PaigeSpiranac isn’t hot and Rory got pissed."

Another user wrote, "Bro was ready to put it all on the line"

One user wrote, "Shane should be ashamed of getting their best player fired up over nothing. That was a huge putt on 18 and 5 seconds of celebration didn't hurt anyone or impact Rory in any way."

Another user wrote, "Worst Ryder Cup ever...not even close."