Home spectators, and our weather, will keep unruly golf fans in check

THE annus mirabilis of British (and Scottish) sport just goes on and on. After outstanding success at Wimbledon, the Olympics and the American tennis grand slam, the nail-biting climax of the Ryder Cup at Medinah was another sporting moment to treasure.

One of the pleasures of the unfolding victory was the gradual silencing of the whooping and hollering of most American supporters, whose idea of good sportsmanship is apparently to cheer the mistakes of the opposition and boo when they play brilliant shots. The boorish behaviour of a couple of the American players was also disappointing, although the sportsmanship of Phil Mickelson and others in defeat was most praiseworthy.

Dennis Leslie asks what can be done to ensure this crowd behaviour will not happen at Gleneagles in 2014 (Letters, October 3). I am confident that Scottish and British spectators will display more knowledge of golfing etiquette and, while desperate to see a home victory, they will show their appreciation of good shots by players of both sides. If not, perhaps the rigours of a Scottish autumn in the Perthshire hills will dampen their ardour. Iain AD Mann, 7 Kelvin Court, Glasgow. DENNIS Leslie asks what might be done to control any bad behaviour by American fans in 2014. Fear not. There will be plenty of home supporters around to offer advice to any perpetrator in a manner which will encourage them to desist immediately. Ian M Barnett, 22 Islay Drive, Newton Mearns.