Sam Burns supports Bryson DeChambeau after penalty at The Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Sam Burns expressed sympathy for Bryson DeChambeau following his two-shot penalty during the U.S. Open at Royal Birkdale. Burns played alongside DeChambeau on day three of The Open, where he noted that the penalty has sparked differing opinions among players. While Rory McIlroy believed DeChambeau deserved the penalty, Burns disagreed, stating he felt there wasn’t enough evidence for such a decision. DeChambeau, who was one shot off the lead prior to the penalty, now trails Burns by four shots heading into the final day. Burns aims to break his winning drought at The Open, having last won a title in March 2023.
- •Burns shared support for DeChambeau after his penalty.
- •DeChambeau was penalized after day two for improving his backswing.
- •Rory McIlroy believes the penalty was justified.
- •Burns leads by four shots heading into the final day.
- •He last won at the 2023 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Burns makes statement about Bryson DeChambeau and his penalty after playing with him on day three at The Open
"Sam Burns has shared his sympathy for Bryson DeChambeau following his two-shot penalty at the US Open. The punishment on day two at Royal Birkdale continues to divide opinion, with many of the remaining field having been asked about the incident on day three.
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