Bryson DeChambeau receives criticism for media avoidance after The Open round one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau shot a three-under 67 on day one of The Open, placing him two shots off the lead. Despite his strong performance, he faced backlash for bypassing media obligations, opting for a private interview with a LIV Golf presenter instead. Wayne Riley criticized DeChambeau on Sky Sports for not engaging with the media, saying it goes against the spirit of the game. The player has not spoken to the media at any majors since The Masters, further frustrating fans eager for insights on his involvement with LIV Golf. DeChambeau's avoidance of questions may impact public perception as he continues his round in the tournament.
- •DeChambeau shot a three-under 67 at The Open.
- •He is currently two shots back of the lead.
- •Criticism arose for not addressing the media after his round.
- •Wayne Riley emphasized the importance of media engagement in golf.
- •DeChambeau has not spoken to the media since The Masters.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau slammed for what he did after day one of The Open, ‘not in the spirit of the game’
"Bryson DeChambeau has proved many of his critics wrong after day one of The Open. The two-time US Open winner was hurtling towards missing all four major cuts in a single season.
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