David,
Why does Allenby get such a negative reception at home? Does he have some sort of reputation that spectators get after him? Is it all golf-related or is there something else going on?
The behaviour of the crowd at Royal Sydney was appalling. Not surprising when you consider the club hosting the event though..
Allenby has a rather dystopian view of society. I approached him after the final round at the Deutsche Bank in 2007, asking what he thought of TPC Boston with a view towards finding out his favorite courses on the PGA Tour and how they compared to his favorites in Australia.
He gave me the dead-eye and asked if I wanted him to sign my hat, which featured an "Old Course-St. Andrews" embroidery. When he handed it back, it said "Good f---ing course. Robt. Allenby." And off he went.
On the other hand he might just be a funny a__hole.