PGA Tour players react to Bryson DeChambeau's penalty at The Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau faced a two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship after allegedly violating rule 8.1a by trampling down grass around his ball. Following this incident, he expressed frustration and threatened to withdraw from the tournament. While some players criticized DeChambeau, including Rory McIlroy, others defended him, asserting he did not cheat. Kip Henley, a caddie, commented that most players support DeChambeau and believe the penalty was fair but unnecessary intentionality is not required for a violation. DeChambeau has yet to address the situation publicly, which many feel would be beneficial.
- •DeChambeau penalized two strokes at The Open Championship
- •Players divided on the fairness of the penalty
- •Kip Henley says many support DeChambeau
- •Rory McIlroy publicly criticized DeChambeau
- •DeChambeau yet to address the controversy publicly
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau not talking to the media again before LIV Golf event in England
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — What PGA Tour players and caddies are saying about Bryson DeChambeau controversy behind the scenes
"Bryson DeChambeau caused huge controversy at The Open Championship last week. DeChambeau was cruising along after two rounds, and sat just one shot adrift of the leader after he holed his putt for birdie on the 18th green at Royal Birkdale on Friday.
"Bryson DeChambeau was wrapped in the middle of the biggest controversy of The Open. The two-time US Open winner looked likely to win the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale after moving to within one shot of the lead after 36 holes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 3:30 PMBryson DeChambeau not talking to the media again before LIV Golf event in England
Bryson DeChambeau was wrapped in the middle of the biggest controversy of The Open. The two-time US Open winner looked likely to win the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale after moving to within one shot of the lead after 36 holes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:30 AMWhat PGA Tour players and caddies are saying about Bryson DeChambeau controversy behind the scenes
Bryson DeChambeau caused huge controversy at The Open Championship last week. DeChambeau was cruising along after two rounds, and sat just one shot adrift of the leader after he holed his putt for birdie on the 18th green at Royal Birkdale on Friday.
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