Bryson DeChambeau requests to see scorecard at The Open, denied by R&A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau, competing at The Open Championship on July 18, requested to see his scorecard from his second round. Following an animated discussion with R&A chief executive Mark Darbon, his request was promptly denied. DeChambeau has been under scrutiny after receiving a two-shot penalty for improving his lie in the rough. He enters the final day of the tournament four shots behind the leader Sam Burns, after carding a round of 69 on Saturday. The R&A has been engaged in a public disagreement with DeChambeau throughout the tournament, in addition to ongoing tensions with media representatives.
- •DeChambeau requests scorecard after third round at The Open
- •R&A denies his request following a discussion
- •Received penalty for improving lie on the fifth hole
- •Shots back of leader Sam Burns entering final round
- •Has not spoken to media since The Masters
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — The request Bryson DeChambeau made to the R&A after day three of The Open which was denied by officials
"Bryson DeChambeau has had a wild Open Championship so far. He got himself in contention through 36 holes, moving to within a shot of the lead.
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