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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.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #liv-golf #open-championship

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Penalty shadows DeChambeau's Open bid at Royal Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau says a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole and a late triple-bogey on No. 11 cost him a chance to win the Open, leaving him four-under and tied for 14th after a final-round 72 at Royal Birkdale.

via Bleacher Report|

#dechambeau #liv-golf #open-championship

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DeChambeau Breaks Silence With 64 at LIV Golf UK After Open Penalty

Bryson DeChambeau shot an eight-under 64 in the opening round of LIV Golf UK at the JCB Golf & Country Club, his first public comments since last week’s Open penalty saga. He credited Lucas Herbert’s quick start as motivation, said his irons are improving and he’s adjusted his driving, and suggested he could post sub-60 scores, as he aims to move past the Open controversy and focus on LIV Golf competition.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #liv-golf

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Fox's 18th-hole gamble seals Open triumph at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox staged the Open's biggest 36-hole comeback at Royal Birkdale, telling his caddie on the 18th that he would go for birdie and then birdied the final hole to beat Cameron Young, becoming the lowest-ranked Open winner in 15 years and proving that aggressive, decisive play can win majors.

via hitc.com|

#birdie #golf #royal-birkdale

golf1 month ago•2 min saved

Ryan Fox tops The Open with maiden major, amid tributes from golf greats

Ryan Fox of New Zealand won The Open by one stroke at Royal Birkdale, claiming his first major as he finished 10-under with 21 birdies. Reactions poured in from golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Bryson DeChambeau on Instagram, as well as Justin Rose, praising Fox’s late surge that included a bold finish on the 18th.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #jack-nicklaus

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Rapid-fire winner: Ryan Fox clinches The Open at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox sealed The Open at Royal Birkdale with an 11-foot birdie on the 18th, finishing a dramatic, pacey final round to win by one stroke—the first Open win at Royal Birkdale by a single shot since 1977. The week was also defined by Bryson DeChambeau’s two-stroke penalty for a rule breach, highlighting a contrast between Fox’s brisk style and DeChambeau’s divisive reputation.

via BBC|

#dechambeau-penalty #golf #open-championship

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Fox seals first major with Open win at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox captured his first major by birdieing the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing 2-under 68 and beating Cameron Young by one stroke after entering the final hole tied. The 39-year-old New Zealand golfer rallied with four birdies in the last six holes to seal the title, becoming the third-oldest major winner in the last decade and adding a historic first major to his résumé.

via CNN|

#golf #majors #open-championship

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Fox clinches maiden major at The Open at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox won his first major by edging Cameron Young by one stroke to capture The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, energized by a Saturday 62 and a tight final round that kept pressure on the leaderboard. Sam Burns and Tommy Fleetwood were runners-up contenders, with Scheffler also in the mix before faltering late; Fox becomes one of the few players to shoot 62 and win a major, securing the Claret Jug in this year’s Open.

via NBC Sports|

#golf #major-title #open-championship

sports1 month ago•14 min saved

Kim Takes Open Lead as Sunday Drama Intensifies at Royal Birkdale

Si Woo Kim grabbed a solo lead at 10-under midway through The Open final round at Royal Birkdale, with Cameron Young in the clubhouse at 9-under after a 64; Ryan Fox and Sam Burns remained in the hunt as Sunday drama unfolded, while Tommy Fleetwood opened with a 73-foot birdie and firm, windy conditions promised a tense finish; Scottie Scheffler’s title defense faltered with late bogeys.

via Golf Channel|

#final-round #golf #live-updates

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DeChambeau Open scorecard request denied amid ongoing drama at Royal Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau’s request to view his Friday Open scorecard was refused by the R&A on policy grounds as his media standoff continued at Royal Birkdale, while Rory McIlroy called the incidents ‘performative’ and Sam Burns held a two-shot lead after the third round.

via Today's Golfer|

#bryson-dechambeau #penalty #randa

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Burns eyes Open glory as Round 4 tee times released at Royal Birkdale

Sam Burns holds a two-shot lead entering the final round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, with Ryan Fox and Lucas Herbert tied for second at 8-under after shooting 62s; the article also lists Round 4 tee times, featured groups, and broadcast details across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.

via NBC Sports|

#open-championship #round-4 #royal-birkdale

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Burns Takes Command, Fires 65 to Lead Open at Royal Birkdale

Sam Burns shot 65 to reach 10-under and take a two-shot lead into Sunday at the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale, matching the lowest two-round total in major history (127) and leaving Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim at 8-under behind; the leaderboard remains crowded with major champs like Scheffler, Rahm, Fleetwood and DeChambeau in contention as Moving Day wraps.

via PGA Tour|

#british-open #moving-day #round-3

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Fox Fires 62 to Tie Open Record, Seizes Lead at Royal Birkdale

Ryan Fox shot an 8-under 62 in the Open’s third round at Royal Birkdale, tying the major-record for lowest single-round score and marking the first time three players have posted 62 in a major; he shares the 54-hole lead with Lucas Herbert as he pursues his first major title.

via Bleacher Report|

#golf #major-record #royal-birkdale

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Fox Leads Open 2026 Round 3 Duel at Royal Birkdale

Live coverage of The Open Championship 2026 Round 3 at Royal Birkdale: Ryan Fox sits 8-under through 17 holes and in a tie for the lead, with a potential historic 61 within reach; Bryson DeChambeau faces a two-stroke penalty carried from Round 2; Jon Rahm opened Round 3 with a rough start including an opening tee miscue; Tommy Fleetwood boosts the home crowd with a birdie to move to 5-under; Justin Thomas shoots a 31 on the front nine and sits 4-under, four off the lead, as Round 3 tee times and updates roll in.

via Golf Channel|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #open-championship

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Herbert Leads Open as Round 3 Tee Times Unfold at Royal Birkdale

Lucas Herbert leads The Open at Royal Birkdale as Round 3 tee times and featured groups are released; the drama includes Sam Burns’ 62 and Bryson DeChambeau’s penalties, with the field down to 78 players and NBC/Peacock/USA Network set for morning coverage.

via NBC Sports|

#golf #round-3 #royal-birkdale