Crowd largely supports Bryson DeChambeau at The Open despite rules penalty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
During Saturday's third round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau mostly received a warm reception from the crowd. Following a two-shot penalty handed on Friday for improving his lie during play, DeChambeau faced questions about how fans would react. Iona Stephen noted only one boo was heard throughout the round, indicating most spectators showed support. Although he experienced some heckling as he played the 18th, his focus appeared directed towards the game. DeChambeau aims to capture the Claret Jug for the first time in his career during the tournament.
- •Bryson DeChambeau received one boo during the round.
- •He was penalized two shots for a rules infringement on Friday.
- •Crowd support was largely positive at Royal Birkdale.
- •He aims for his first Claret Jug this tournament.
- •He faced some heckling at the 18th hole.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — How the crowd at Royal Birkdale treated Bryson DeChambeau on day three at The Open after his rules infringement
"Iona Stephen revealed that she heard just one boo all day directed at Bryson DeChambeau during Saturday’s round at The Open Championship. One of the more intriguing subplots heading into the third round at Royal Birkdale was how the crowd were going to treat DeChambeau after he was handed a two-shot penalty on Friday evening.
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