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Scheffler Downplays Personal Feud as McIlroy–DeChambeau Rivalry Heats Up After The Open
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Scheffler Downplays Personal Feud as McIlroy–DeChambeau Rivalry Heats Up After The Open

Scottie Scheffler weighed in on the growing McIlroy–DeChambeau rivalry after The Open, defending DeChambeau amid a controversial two‑stroke penalty and a threatened withdrawal, while McIlroy criticized him as performative and not worth defending. Scheffler urged that in golf rivalries are more about the competition with the course than personal jabs, with tensions and future Ryder Cup‑style matchups likely to keep the storyline alive.

via Fox News|
#dechambeau#golf-rivalry#mcilroy
DeChambeau Breaks Silence With 64 at LIV Golf UK After Open Penalty
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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
Scheffler pushes back on McIlroy’s jab, defends DeChambeau and golf’s rivalries
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Scheffler pushes back on McIlroy’s jab, defends DeChambeau and golf’s rivalries

Scottie Scheffler addressed Rory McIlroy’s personal jab at Bryson DeChambeau, saying golf’s rivalries are with the course, not players, and defending DeChambeau’s integrity. He cautioned that camera angles can distort what’s happening, suggested penalties and policing in golf need balance, and emphasized he’s never seen DeChambeau cheat.

via hitc.com|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf#rory-mcilroy
Ryan Fox Wins The Open in Bold Late-Blooming Triumph
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Ryan Fox Wins The Open in Bold Late-Blooming Triumph

Ryan Fox’s Open victory at Royal Birkdale crowns a remarkable late-blooming career, finishing with a bold closing surge after a tense final stretch; the article also weighs Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and the mixed reactions, highlights Xander Schauffele’s continued major consistency, and rounds out with reflections on broadcast tensions, Billy Foster’s legendary caddying, Sam Burns’s near-miss, and a broader look at the season’s major performances.

via Skratch Golf|
#bryson-dechambeau-penalty#golf#major-championships
Open controversy pushes golf to rethink relief rules after Scheffler incident
sports1 month ago

Open controversy pushes golf to rethink relief rules after Scheffler incident

Scottie Scheffler’s Open Championship run was overshadowed by a controversial drop after his ball landed in the grandstands, fueling calls to overhaul how temporary immovable obstructions and grandstand interference are handled; the piece argues for tougher relief rules—potentially forcing drops in worse lies—to keep the game fair at the sport’s highest level, noting a similar rule test at Portrush in 2025 and that Scheffler didn’t break any rules but shouldn’t have had an easy path to the green.

via hitc.com|
#drop-relief#golf#rules
McIlroy blasts DeChambeau over Open chaos, calling it ‘performative’
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McIlroy blasts DeChambeau over Open chaos, calling it ‘performative’

Rory McIlroy blasted Bryson DeChambeau for what he called a ‘hostage-like’ delay at The Open, labeling DeChambeau’s conduct during a penalty dispute as performative. DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie after an animated exchange with rules officials. Xander Schauffele offered sympathy for DeChambeau, who finished the third round at 6-under, four behind leader Sam Burns (10-under). McIlroy was tied for 30th at 2-under as the final round approached.

via Fox News|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf-controversy#rory-mcilroy
Herbert, Burns tie major-record 62 at The Open
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Herbert, Burns tie major-record 62 at The Open

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62 in the second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale, tying the major-championship scoring record first set by Branden Grace in 2017. Herbert’s flawless round ended with a missed 5-foot par putt on the 18th after leading at 9-under through 16, while Burns finished with a late-birdie burst, including a 40-foot birdie and a bunker-out for 62.

via NBC Sports|
#golf#lucas-herbert#royal-birkdale
DeChambeau penalized two strokes for improving lie at 2026 Open, reshaping the leaderboard
sports-golf1 month ago

DeChambeau penalized two strokes for improving lie at 2026 Open, reshaping the leaderboard

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie before hitting his second shot on the par-4 fifth in round two of The Open at Royal Birkdale, dropping his score from 66 to 68 and moving him to five-under, tied for fifth; the penalty, under Rule 8-1, was reviewed with The R&A after the round and applied even though the action was accidental.

via PGA Tour|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf-penalty#royal-birkdale
Open pace-setters: Herbert and Burns card 62s as drama unfolds around DeChambeau
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Open pace-setters: Herbert and Burns card 62s as drama unfolds around DeChambeau

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns tied the major championship record with 62s to surge into the Open at Royal Birkdale, while Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two‑shot penalty for a swing-path violation; Herbert leads at 8-under 132 heading into the weekend, Burns finishes strong to join him, DeChambeau’s day ends at 68 after the penalty, and the cut sits at 1-over 141 with a crowded leaderboard looming.

via PGA Tour|
#bryson-dechambeau#golf#lucas-herbert
McIlroy Sees Weekend Charge for a Second Open Claret Jug
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McIlroy Sees Weekend Charge for a Second Open Claret Jug

Rory McIlroy survived to the weekend at The Open with a 67 in Round 2 to post 1-under, seven back of leader Lucas Herbert at Royal Birkdale. After opening with a 72 and greens still giving him trouble, he praised his driving—including a 377-yard, 11-foot birdie setup on the ninth—and said he’ll try to be more aggressive with the driver over the final rounds in hopes of a late charge for a second Claret Jug.

via NBC Sports|
#claret-jug#golf#rory-mcilroy
DeChambeau Defends 'Incredibly Strategic' Open Plan After Faldo Critique
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DeChambeau Defends 'Incredibly Strategic' Open Plan After Faldo Critique

Bryson DeChambeau pushed back at Nick Faldo's criticism of his links strategy, saying he was incredibly strategic after a 3-under 67 in Round 1 at Royal Birkdale; analysts like Brandel Chamblee argued he chases YouTube priorities, while DeChambeau's Open-era stats show off-the-tee strength despite a tough majors year, highlighting ongoing debates about his unorthodox preparation and approach.

via Fox News|
#bryson-dechambeau#nick-faldo#royal-birkdale