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DeChambeau’s Open fallout fuels calls for suspension and accountability
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DeChambeau’s Open fallout fuels calls for suspension and accountability

Bryson DeChambeau drew heavy scrutiny after a two-shot penalty for an unintentional improvement in thick rough at The Open at Royal Birkdale, with footage of him stomping near the ball; he reportedly threatened to involve President Trump to overturn the ruling, briefly delayed returning, and the LIV Golf support around him and his lack of public remorse prompted calls for the R&A to suspend him from next year’s Open at St Andrews.

DeChambeau’s Open penalty row features alleged Trump threat
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DeChambeau’s Open penalty row features alleged Trump threat

Bryson DeChambeau argued with R&A officials after a two-shot penalty for improving his swing line by standing on long grass at Royal Birkdale during round two of The Open. He reportedly threatened to call Donald Trump if the decision wasn’t overturned, though there’s no evidence the call occurred. The R&A stood by the ruling; DeChambeau finished tied for 14th and remains in the UK for LIV Golf, while the Trump angle drew media attention with no official comment from the R&A.

McIlroy: DeChambeau’s swing tweak warranted Open penalty; reactions were performative
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McIlroy: DeChambeau’s swing tweak warranted Open penalty; reactions were performative

Rory McIlroy said there’s ‘no doubt’ Bryson DeChambeau improved the line of his backswing and that the two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his back swing at The Open was justified, criticizing the long wait for the ruling and calling the reaction performative while noting he wouldn’t defend Bryson.

McIlroy blasts DeChambeau for 'holding Open hostage' after penalty
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McIlroy blasts DeChambeau for 'holding Open hostage' after penalty

Rory McIlroy accused Bryson DeChambeau of “holding the Open hostage” after DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for improving his lie at Royal Birkdale, a ruling that sparked lengthy discussions with rules officials and delayed tee times; the penalty dropped DeChambeau from near the lead to three behind, as the R&A defended the decision and DeChambeau vowed to rebound.

DeChambeau hit with two-stroke Open penalty, reshaping leaderboard and mood
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DeChambeau hit with two-stroke Open penalty, reshaping leaderboard and mood

Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing in thick fescue on the fifth hole during the second round of The Open, dropping from solo second to a tie for fifth. R&A official Grant Moir said the penalty applies even when the action is accidental. DeChambeau appeared frustrated and hinted he might not play the next day, while his agent argued the decision was unfair. He finished Day 2 at two-under 68 as Lucas Herbert led at eight-under.

DeChambeau’s Open penalty adds fire to a round of record-pace 62s
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DeChambeau’s Open penalty adds fire to a round of record-pace 62s

Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two‑stroke penalty for potentially improving his backswing on tamped grass near the fifth hole, dropping his score from 66 to 68 and leaving him several shots behind the leaders. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns then carded 62s to tie the major championship record and sit atop the leaderboard at 8-under 132 after 36 holes, with Burns finishing strong to join the pace. Rahm received an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a bad tee shot, and the day’s drama left DeChambeau’sOpen weekend plans uncertain as leaders solidified their positions.

Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta
nascar-cup1 month ago

Wallace questions end-of-race penalty that cost him runner-up at Atlanta

Wallace finished second at Atlanta but was penalized for allegedly driving beneath the double-painted lines to gain a position, dropping him to 29th and swinging a 27-point margin that jeopardizes his Chase hopes; he says he did not advance his position and points to Rule 8.3.2, noting there’s a petition option but no appeal under NASCAR rules.