Euro Tour Apologizes For Madeiras "Hurt And Upset"

A Sky Sports reports says European Tour Commissioner George O'Grady has apologized for the "hurt and cause" following the decision to play on last weekend after caddie Iain MacGregor's on-course passing.

It also sounds as if O'Grady is hoping to have settled down the outrage on the even of the European Tour's signature even, next week's BMW Championship.

The Tour's chief executive O'Grady said in a statement: "We had a full and frank meeting with chairman Gerry Byrne and his committee, a meeting which was understandably emotional at times.

"I apologised to them for the hurt and upset caused by events in Madeira and I completely understand the views of people who say that we should not have carried on.

"But it was a terrible situation for anyone to be in and the decision to finish the tournament was not taken lightly, either by myself or by the tournament officials on the ground in Madeira.

"However, that decision is in the past and the important thing now is that we continue to work with Mac's family and friends - as we have done from last Sunday - to assist with arrangements surrounding the funeral.

"This will take place in Madeira next Thursday, the same day as we wear 'Black for Mac' at Wentworth (during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship).

You can read the full statement here.