Scheffler defends DeChambeau amid rules controversy at The Open

Scottie Scheffler spoke in defense of Bryson DeChambeau following a two-shot penalty during his second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau's penalty was assessed for improving his line in long grass, converting a bogey into a triple-bogey. Scheffler stated he has never witnessed DeChambeau cheat and noted that enforcement of golf rules may require reevaluation. Rory McIlroy criticized DeChambeau's actions as 'performative' but the R&A deemed his behavior unintentional. DeChambeau indicated on social media that the incident motivated him to continue competing.