Rory McIlroy Rips Bryson DeChambeau After Controversial Penalty at The Open
Summary
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at The Open for improving the area of his backswing in tall grass, which changed his score on that hole from a bogey to a triple bogey. Fellow golfer Rory McIlroy criticized DeChambeau’s actions and the delay caused by his argument with officials during the tournament.Key Facts
- Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes on the fifth hole at The Open for improving the line of his backswing in tall fescue grass.
- The penalty changed his score on that hole from a bogey (one over par) to a triple bogey (three over par).
- DeChambeau argued with officials about the penalty, causing delays in start times for other players.
- Rory McIlroy said the penalty was justified and expressed dislike for DeChambeau’s behavior.
- McIlroy also criticized DeChambeau for causing delays and holding up the tournament.
- DeChambeau was tied for fifth place after the second round, while McIlroy made the cut but was lower on the leaderboard.
- McIlroy won The Open in 2014, and DeChambeau has won it recently in 2020 and 2024.
- LIV Golf, the tour DeChambeau plays for, has faced questions about its financial future.
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