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Danny Willett apologizes for brother's words about US fans (The Associated Press)

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) -- With stakes at the Ryder Cup so high, the players are under plenty of pressure. Danny Willett's focus faltered a bit Wednesday during practice at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

This wasn't a case of rookie nerves, though.

This was because, well, his brother has a big mouth.

Willett was a couple of holes into his round when informed about the online buzz created by the colorful, humorous and crude essay written by his columnist brother , Pete Willett, on the National Club Golfer website that poked fun at the American players and castigated the culture from which their fans have come.