R&A reviews possible suspension after DeChambeau penalty and Trump threat

hitc.com • 26 Jul 21:00

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship for improving his lie, later threatened to involve the U.S. president and has not publicly apologized, prompting calls for a suspension.

Bleacher Report • 24 Jul 15:36

Bryson DeChambeau said a two-stroke penalty on the fifth hole cost him a chance to contend for the Open title, leaving him tied for 14th after a final-round triple-bogey.

Fried Egg Golf • 22 Jul 11:04

Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes by the R&A at the 2026 Open Championship for improving his swing area, prompting discussion among players and commentators about golf etiquette and rule enforcement.

New York Post • 21 Jul 22:05

NBC golf analyst Kevin Kisner questioned the use of video review to penalize Bryson DeChambeau for improving his lie, while R&A officials upheld a two-stroke penalty that dropped DeChambeau from the lead.

Forbes • 20 Jul 16:54

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau said he would contact President Donald Trump to seek intervention after receiving a two-stroke penalty at The Open, prompting criticism from fellow players.

Yahoo Sports • 20 Jul 14:08

Bryson DeChambeau asked President Donald Trump to intervene following a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 Open Championship, but Trump declined and the R&A said no contact was made.

New York Post • 20 Jul 12:17

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was granted a free drop under the Temporary Immovable Obstruction rule on the 17th hole of the British Open, allowing him to finish fourth after a birdie but a final-hole bogey.

Fox News • 18 Jul 21:01

Rory McIlroy said the two-stroke penalty imposed on Bryson DeChambeau was justified and called the incident disruptive, while other players offered a more measured view.

AP News • 18 Jul 17:56

Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau's actions that led to a two-stroke penalty were unnecessary and disruptive, while other players offered more measured comments.

Yahoo Sports • 18 Jul 17:23

Rory McIlroy said the penalty imposed on Bryson DeChambeau for improving his backswing line was justified and criticized the incident as disruptive, while forecasts suggest similar weather for the final round of the Open.

The Guardian • 18 Jul 17:17

Rory McIlroy said Bryson DeChambeau's actions and subsequent delay disrupted the Open, while officials upheld a two-stroke penalty for a rules breach.

Fox News • 18 Jul 12:00

Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee condemned Bryson DeChambeau following a two-stroke penalty at the British Open for allegedly improving his lie on the fifth hole.

The Guardian • 18 Jul 00:09

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for allegedly improving his swing line in rough at Royal Birkdale, but confirmed he will play the third round despite his disappointment.

Yahoo Sports Canada • 17 Jul 23:16

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for allegedly improving his lie on the fifth hole at Royal Birkdale, dropping him from second to a tie for fifth place.

Los Angeles Times • 17 Jul 22:40

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for an accidental improvement to his backswing on the fifth hole, moving him from a tie for second to a tie for fifth after round two of the British Open.

USA Today • 17 Jul 21:43

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after officials determined he had improved his lie on the fifth hole during round two of the 2026 Open Championship, but he said he will continue playing.

Yahoo Sports • 17 Jul 19:36

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for a rules infraction on the fifth hole at Royal Birkdale, dropping him from second to a tie for fifth, but he confirmed he will continue playing.