DeChambeau skips media again as peers react to penalty at Birkdale

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

DeChambeau skips media again as peers react to penalty at Birkdale
Summary

Bryson DeChambeau declined media interviews for the seventh consecutive round during a major championship after receiving a two-stroke penalty at Royal Birkdale. The penalty was for improving his intended swing path in the fescue on hole five. While DeChambeau expressed disappointment on social media, peers like Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns commented on the situation, with opinions varying on the appropriateness of the penalty. Many players remarked on DeChambeau's ability to play well despite the incident. The tournament's third round concluded with DeChambeau still in competition.

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  • DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for improving his swing path.
  • He declined all media interviews, commenting only on social media.
  • Peers expressed mixed views on the penalty during their interviews.
  • Rory McIlroy stated the penalty was justified, citing clear evidence.
  • DeChambeau played the third round despite the penalty incident.
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From Rory McIlroy to Sam Burns to Scottie Scheffler, DeChambeau's peers commented – some more than others – on DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty from Friday at Royal Birkdale.

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