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Nick Faldo and Bryson DeChambeau engage in back-and-forth at British Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Nick Faldo and Bryson DeChambeau engage in back-and-forth at British Open

Summary

Nick Faldo and Bryson DeChambeau continued their exchange at the British Open, which takes place at Royal Birkdale. Faldo criticized DeChambeau’s strategy in links golf, suggesting he lacked understanding of it. DeChambeau responded with a strong first round, shooting 67, and later made light of Faldo's comments in an interview. Following this, Faldo addressed the situation in a video, expressing his support for DeChambeau while reiterating his original critique. Both players' ongoing comments contribute to the event’s narrative as the tournament progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Faldo criticized DeChambeau’s links golf strategy before the tournament.
•DeChambeau shot a 67 in the opening round on Thursday.
•Faldo later released a video supporting DeChambeau’s performance.
•DeChambeau stated he was happy with his strategy after the round.
•Both players text throughout the season and have mutual respect.

Latest Updates

1:04 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: Nick Faldo responds to Bryson DeChambeau's 'strategy' response . . . to Nick Faldo
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What they're saying

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Sir Nick Faldo has suggested that he speaks to Bryson DeChambeau throughout the year, as he assessed his chances of winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau is used to being the player most are talking about at golf events.
— Yahoo Sports