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Scheffler Defends DeChambeau Amid British Open Controversy
The ruling dropped DeChambeau from second to fifth and drew debate from fellow players, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.
- Bryson DeChambeau became the central story at the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale when he received a two-shot penalty following his second round.
- Observers noted that camera angles during the tournament may have made situations look different, with high-profile broadcasts subjecting players like DeChambeau to greater scrutiny than those rarely on television.
- Scottie Scheffler defended his peer, stating, "He's definitely not a cheater." Scheffler, who played alongside DeChambeau in the first two rounds, said he never witnessed any suspicious behavior.
- Following the penalty, DeChambeau shot a two-over 72 on Sunday to finish tied for 14th at the British Open, a result that dropped him from second to fifth heading into the weekend.
- Comparisons arose regarding past incidents, such as Jon Rahm at the Memorial, sparking debate about whether golf needs stricter policing and a return to the game's traditions.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Tae-yong = Bryson DeChambeau (USA), competing in the men's golf major tournament British Open (hereinafter The Open), [addresses] the controversy over his rule violation ...
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Scottie Scheffler Issues Strong Defense of Bryson DeChambeau Amid Open Championship Penalty
Scottie Scheffler said after Saturday’s third round that he had “a lot to say” about Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial two-shot penalty at The Open Championship but insisted it wasn’t the right time to discuss it while he was still chasing the Claret Jug. Twenty-four hours later, after finishing tied for fourth at Royal Birkdale, the World No. 1 finally shared his thoughts. Scheffler strongly defended DeChambeau against accusations of cheating f…
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