Matt Fitzpatrick confirmed that his parents were not traveling to see him at the Ryder Cup in New York due to crowd abuse.
Fitzpatrick and the European team are expected to receive a hostile reception from the crowd of noisy homes when the US contest at Beth Page Black begins Friday.
York Sileman, who is performing in his fourth Ryder Cup, previously targeted the 2021 event in the Whisling Strait.
As a result, his mother and father opposed attending this time, but the decision also influenced the decision in the upcoming Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which also involves other son Alex.
“They didn’t have great experience in the histist straits,” Fitzpatrick said. “That’s not a lie or anything.
“But the other thing is that my parents are playing for Dunhill next week, and they didn’t want to ruin that experience.
“It’s a combination. It’s a lot of travel, it’s obviously a busy week. It’s a tired week. And they clearly want to have a great week.
“I can’t deny that they’ve had bad experiences in the past, but this time there’s no reason why it has to be that way. …I’m definitely missed this week, but they’re doing the best thing for them, and that’s what matters.”
Fitzpatrick himself was already booed during practice, but is determined not to bother him any abuse. “I’m from Sheffield so it’s probably a good start,” he said.
“As I say, fans are what makes this event,” Fitzpatrick said. “They make this event so fun and very special and clearly it’s a great opportunity for us to come and try to play the best golf in front of them.”
Fitzpatrick, 31, announced himself at the highest stage when he won the 2022 US Open, but his Ryder Cup record was poor, earning only one point on eight attempts.
He said: “It’s obviously frustrating, but all I can do is keep the team qualified and give them the opportunity to improve their records.”