DeChambeau accused of threatening to call Trump in row over Open penalty
Summary
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 Open for standing on long grass behind his ball, which improved his swing line. During the dispute, he allegedly said he would call President Donald Trump to help resolve the issue, but no call was confirmed.Key Facts
- DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for improving his swing line by standing on long grass at Royal Birkdale’s fifth hole.
- He argued strongly with officials from the R&A, the organization that runs the tournament.
- DeChambeau reportedly said he would phone President Trump if the penalty was not changed.
- There is no proof that DeChambeau actually called President Trump.
- President Trump has a friendly relationship with DeChambeau and other top golfers.
- DeChambeau finished tied for 14th place in the Open, his best major result in 2026.
- After the penalty decision, DeChambeau requested his scorecard from the R&A chief executive, who refused.
- DeChambeau is staying in the UK to play in the LIV Golf tournament next.
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