'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'
Summary
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau for delaying the Open Championship after DeChambeau was given a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie during the second round. The penalty dropped DeChambeau from one shot off the lead to three shots behind, and the delay affected the tournament schedule.Key Facts
- Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for accidentally improving the position of his ball on the fifth hole in round two at the Open Championship.
- The penalty caused DeChambeau to fall from one shot off the lead to three shots behind at five under par.
- The penalty decision led to long discussions with tournament officials and delayed the release of tee times for the next round.
- Rory McIlroy said the penalty was justified and accused DeChambeau of holding the tournament "hostage" by causing the delay.
- McIlroy said he is not fond of DeChambeau and thinks some of his actions are for attention.
- R&A chief executive Mark Darbon called the penalty decision "clear-cut" and declined to disclose if DeChambeau threatened to quit.
- DeChambeau said he was disappointed with the ruling but accepted it and remains focused on trying to win the tournament.
- DeChambeau is playing on the LIV Golf circuit and has a large social media following.
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