Brooklyn Beckham mocked by fans during Ryder Cup celebrity match

Brooklyn Beckham's Ryder Cup celebrity match at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, drew a chorus of taunts from fans as he battled through an 11-hole outing alongside former NBA star Toni Kukoč against Eli Manning and Colin Jost of the United States. The Europe team, with Beckham on the roster, fell behind in that pairing, as Manning and Jost posted a 7.5–3.5 victory. When added to three other celebrity matches over the weekend, the United States held a 25–19 lead in the overall celebrity portion of the event.

Beckham's showing was marked by early trouble and persistent missteps. An insider told the Daily Mail that he had "horrible luck from the get-go" when he hit a shot that rolled away and had to be restarted after the team spent more than three minutes searching for it. Throughout the 11-hole segment, he repeatedly hit shots out of bounds and found himself stuck in bunkers.

Fans shouted as Beckham navigated the round, with some observers asking if he was making his teammate Toni Kukoč look small and others wondering aloud about the reality of Beckham's celebrity status. One spectator reportedly asked, "Isn't he making you look small?" while others directed attention toward Manning and Jost, who drew the loudest cheers from the gallery. Beckham's mood appeared subdued; an insider said he walked away at times behind the rope, avoiding the louder sections of the crowd, and drew support only from his caddy and a nearby teammate after a good shot.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail after the round, Beckham acknowledged the crowd's hostility but framed it as part of the experience. "I feel like they didn't like me at all — but it was amazing," he said. "They gave me a bit of rubbish but I kind of expected it — being in New York, going against Eli... they were just laughing. But it is what it is, I was having fun out there. I did the best I could. It was honestly just really fun." The former photographer said he had only weeks of golf experience and described nerves as a factor. "Honestly, it was really nerve-wracking... but it was such a cool experience — I couldn't say no. It was amazing."

Beckham, who is married to Nicola Peltz, also addressed broader rumors involving his family. He said there are always people who say negative things, but he and his wife are "happy" and keep their heads down. The couple reportedly renewed their vows over the summer in front of Peltz family members. Public attention to Beckham's family background has intensified as rumors of estrangement from his parents and siblings have circulated in tabloid coverage, including references to missed family events such as Romeo Beckham's recent birthday. A Daily Mail source described the family dynamics as tense while noting Beckham's continued focus on his marriage and his own projects.

The Ryder Cup celebrity competition featured a wide lineup of former athletes, actors and musicians beyond Beckham and Kukoč, including Michael Strahan, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Bobby Flay, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tom Felton, Pau Gasol, Noah Kahan, Oliver Phelps, John McEnroe, Teemu Selänne and José Andrés. Beckham's performance stood in contrast to the high-profile turnout and underscored the celebrity-driven pageantry that accompanies the Ryder Cup weekend.