Bryson DeChambeau shifts negotiating stance during The Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau is generating significant attention at The Open Championship, where he has made headlines for both his performance and a recent two-shot penalty incurred during the second round. His contract with LIV Golf expires this year, prompting speculation about his future in the sport. Earlier in the season, he struggled with missed cuts at three majors, diminishing his leverage. However, an impressive showing at Royal Birkdale has revitalized interest in his position, with remarks from other players like Rory McIlroy surfacing regarding his latest antics. The tournament continues while DeChambeau's negotiations could take shape based on his performance here.
- •DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for an incident during round two.
- •He previously missed cuts at the first three majors of the year.
- •Royal Birkdale is hosting The Open Championship this week.
- •Rory McIlroy commented on DeChambeau, supporting the penalty decision.
- •DeChambeau's contract with LIV Golf expires this year.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Bryson DeChambeau is now even less likely to return to the PGA Tour after Open Championship controversy
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau has just changed his negotiating position with the PGA Tour before The Open even finishes
"Bryson DeChambeau has made headlines for all the wrong reasons at The Open Championship this week. DeChambeau still has a chance of winning The Open on Sunday, but he would have been a lot closer to the leaders had it not been for the two-stroke penalty that he was handed on Friday.
"Regardless of what you think of Bryson DeChambeau, it cannot be denied that few players could have achieved what the LIV Golf star has over the last few days at The Open Championship. There will soon be all sorts of attention on where DeChambeau’s future lies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 4:00 PMWhy Bryson DeChambeau is now even less likely to return to the PGA Tour after Open Championship controversy
Bryson DeChambeau has made headlines for all the wrong reasons at The Open Championship this week. DeChambeau still has a chance of winning The Open on Sunday, but he would have been a lot closer to the leaders had it not been for the two-stroke penalty that he was handed on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 11:30 AMBryson DeChambeau has just changed his negotiating position with the PGA Tour before The Open even finishes
Regardless of what you think of Bryson DeChambeau, it cannot be denied that few players could have achieved what the LIV Golf star has over the last few days at The Open Championship. There will soon be all sorts of attention on where DeChambeau’s future lies.
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