DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau will continue competing in the Open Championship despite receiving a controversial two-stroke penalty for improving his swing line. The ruling initially caused DeChambeau to threaten withdrawal, but he ultimately decided to remain in the tournament.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between professional athletes and governing bodies regarding rule enforcement in major sporting events.
Bryson DeChambeau (left) and his agent Brett Falkoff head for Birkdale’s driving range after the American received a two-shot penalty. Bryson DeChambeau (left) and his agent Brett Falkoff head for Birkdale’s driving range after the American received a two-shot penalty. Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty American’s participation over weekend was in doubt
DeChambeau: ‘I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing participation in the Open Championship was in doubt until after midnight on Friday, after extraordinary scenes at the conclusion of the 32-year-old’s second round at Royal Birkdale.
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