Bryson DeChambeau Sends Message on The Open After Controversial Penalty
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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A controversial two-stroke penalty was given to Bryson DeChambeau at the second round of The Open Championship on Friday, resulting in a heated discussion between the golfer and officials on the course.
DeChambeau was frustrated for receiving a penalty for what he did before his second shot on the fifth hole. While preparing for his shot, he stepped on some nearby brush, which inadvertently improved the area of his backswing, and that is a rules violation, according to the R&A.
The golf star had risen to take over second place on The Open leaderboard, but then fell after being assessed the penalty. After the round ended, the penalty dropped him into a tie for fifth place with Si Woo Kim and Sam Burns.
DeChambeau took to social media on Friday evening to react to the R&A's decision and seemingly revealed his intent to continue playing in the tournament.
"Obviously disappointed with the ruling. I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is. This fires me up. Onto the weekend. Let’s get it," DeChambeau wrote in his X message .
Fans had a variety of reactions, with many showing support for the American golfer, suggesting he needs to make a point by winning the tournament now.
"Please win and toss the claret jug into the pond at the ceremony. Please. We will gofundme whatever they fine you," someone wrote.
"That’s right. Can’t cry over spilled milk. Give the fans what they want…I hope Scottie and Bryson are in the last group on Sunday!" another commenter said.
"Wrong decision by the officials, but it will make it an even greater victory," an X commenter wrote.
The golf star's message arrived after an earlier report that he might stop playing at the event in protest of the call and would decide on his playing status before the third round.
However, it appears he has decided to remain focused on the task at hand. He's still within contention of the top of the leaderboard with two more rounds to go over the weekend.
DeChambeau, 32, has won the 2020 U.S. Open and 2024 U.S. Open during his career. However, he's yet to win The Open Championship, and if he can come back from Friday's penalty fiasco, it would add another major to his resume.
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