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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.

via The Guardian|

#bryson-dechambeau #penalty #randa

sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Scheffler Defends DeChambeau Amid Open Penalty Controversy

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says Bryson DeChambeau is 'definitely not a cheater' as The Open penalty row continues after DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his swing path by trampling knee-high rough. The ruling kept him six shots behind winner Ryan Fox; the R&A called the decision clear-cut, while DeChambeau criticized the process and Scheffler defended him, noting video angles aren’t conclusive and suggesting stricter policing of the rules. Rory McIlroy added his own criticisms, but Scheffler emphasized the importance of tradition and fair play.

via BBC|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #penalties

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McIlroy Reassesses PGA Tour Drive After Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy says he won’t play again before the PGA Tour playoffs and is less enthused about chasing the FedEx Cup after sealing a career Grand Slam, explaining his priorities have shifted and the PGA Tour’s ever-changing schedule with a top-30 focus at the Tour Championship reduces the urgency to chase early-season results; he also described his Open week as “stuck in neutral” with momentum hampered by bogeys.

via BBC|

#fedex-cup #golf #pga-tour

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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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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

sports3 days ago•4 min saved

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf-rules #penalty

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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.

via CNN|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf-rules #penalty

sports4 days ago•11 min saved

NBC Open blackout: Burns’ 59 goes unseen as Herbert steals the show

OutKick argues NBC/USA Network botched The Open coverage by burying Sam Burns’ 59 on Thursday while Lucas Herbert’s 62 dominated the broadcast, sparking fan backlash over the way the round was presented. The piece frames it as a spotlight miscue in a larger Friday Nightcaps-style roundup that also touches on Sophie Cunningham vs. Big Tech, Hooters Gianna’s beach update, and a broader look at recent sports headlines.

via Fox News|

#broadcasting #golf #lucas-herbert

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Faldo Defends Strategy as DeChambeau’s Open Feud Heats Up

The British Open has become defined by a debate over strategy after Bryson DeChambeau criticized Nick Faldo’s approach; Faldo publicly pushed back while stressing respect for DeChambeau, and DeChambeau followed with a 67 in Round 1 as the storyline heads into Friday.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #nick-faldo

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McIlroy vows to rebound after costly Open opener and missed putts

Rory McIlroy produced a ragged start at The Open, misreading greens and missing four four-footers to sit seven behind the leader, but he expects calmer conditions on Friday to shoot under par and mount a comeback.

via BBC|

#golf #putting #rory-mcilroy

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The Open may shuffle final round timing if England reach World Cup final

Organisers of The Open say they could move or subtly adjust the final round’s timing if England reach the World Cup final, though no dramatic changes are expected. A decision would be made before the weekend after discussions with broadcasters and considerations of crowd safety. The Open uses a three-hole playoff and, if tied, a sudden-death playoff; the last playoff occurred in 2015 at St Andrews.

via BBC|

#broadcasting #golf #scheduling

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Dean Clinches Open Berth with Last-Chance Qualifier Victory at Royal Birkdale

England’s Joe Dean won the R&A’s Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale, firing a 2-under 68 to claim the final Open Championship spot and finish one stroke ahead of Andrew Wilson; this will mark his third Open start.

via Golf Channel|

#golf #joe-dean #last-chance-qualifier

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Birkdale Preview: Weather, Upgrades Define Open 2026

Royal Birkdale hosts the 154th Open Championship in 2026, with wind and sea-driven conditions likely to shape play as the course receives upgrades: it’s lengthened to 7,223 yards (par 70) and features a new par-3 15th (the old 15th is now the par-5 14th). The field includes many holdovers from 2017, and the Open’s incentives will drive strategy: top 10 earn spots in the 2027 Open at St Andrews, top 4 gain entry to the 2027 Masters, and the winner is exempt to The Open through age 60 plus majors through 2031 (PGA TOUR exemption optional if eligible). Forecast calls for mostly calm winds and dry, warm days, making execution, course management, and weather the key variables as players navigate a revised layout and a 36-hole cut weekend.

via PGA Tour|

#course-updates #golf #royal-birkdale

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Scheffler Leads 156-Player Open Field as Birkdale Unveils Dramatic Redesign

A field of 156 is ranked 1–156 for the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale, where 18 holes were redesigned and the course will play firm and fast, rewarding accuracy and short game. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits at No. 1, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, with analysis blending current form, course fit, and Open-specific data to project contenders across the ranks.

via Golf Channel|

#field #golf #rankings

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Open Championship heads to Royal Lytham in 2028, while Turnberry and Muirfield are sidelined

The Open is returning to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028 for its 12th staging there, with Turnberry and Muirfield not on the rota. The event will run August 3–6, 2028 to dodge the LA Olympics golf schedule, and follows 2027 at St Andrews; Lytham has undergone remodelling to accommodate a modern Open, with related activity highlighted as the course also hosts the AIG Women’s Open later in July. Regional plans also include ongoing Renaissance Club arrangements for the Scottish Open through 2030.

via BBC|

#golf #muirfield #open