DeChambeau threatens Trump over British Open penalty at Royal Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a two-shot penalty he received at the British Open on Friday. The penalty was assessed after DeChambeau altered the long grass on Royal Birkdale's fifth hole, affecting his performance in the tournament. Following his discussions with officials, which included hints of seeking Trump’s intervention, he finished in 14th place, six shots behind champion Ryan Fox. Afterward, he did not speak to the media but expressed his resilience on Instagram. The R&A chief executive confirmed that Trump had not been involved in this dispute.
- •DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty at Royal Birkdale.
- •Penalty impacted his standing, dropping him from second place.
- •He hinted at calling Trump for intervention during talks with officials.
- •DeChambeau finished 14th in the tournament, six shots behind Fox.
- •R&A chief executive stated Trump did not get involved.
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"Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US president Donald Trump in a bid to resolve his rules row at the British Open."No, I have not received a call from President Trump," he told BBC Sport.
"Bryson DeChambeau reportedly considered calling President Donald Trump during his heated British Open penalty dispute, but the extraordinary allegation remains unconfirmed.
"Bryson DeChambeau threatened officials at the British Open that he was going to call Donald Trump after he was penalized two shots during the second round.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 8:52 PMBryson DeChambeau allegedly threatened to call Trump while arguing Open penalty
Bryson DeChambeau wanted the U.S. president to get involved.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:31 PMBryson DeChambeau allegedly threatened to call Donald Trump during explosive British Open penalty fight
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly considered calling President Donald Trump during his heated British Open penalty dispute, but the extraordinary allegation remains unconfirmed.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:17 PMBryson DeChambeau threatened to call Donald Trump over penalty at Open
Bryson DeChambeau threatened officials at the British Open that he was going to call Donald Trump after he was penalized two shots during the second round.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:36 PMDeChambeau threatened to call Trump over British Open penalty: reports
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US president Donald Trump in a bid to resolve his rules row at the British Open."No, I have not received a call from President Trump," he told BBC Sport.
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