Irish Open: Rory McIlroy says Bryson DeChambeau at Doonbeg would be great
Rory McIlroy expressed that Bryson DeChambeau's participation in the Irish Open would be beneficial for the event, despite his personal disapproval of DeChambeau's recent conduct. McIlroy also discussed his shifting priorities regarding the PGA Tour schedule following his career Grand Slam.
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Professional golfers' perspectives on tournament participation and tour structures highlight ongoing tensions and changes within the sport's professional landscape.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, McIlroy said on Friday that was "not particularly fond" of DeChambeau
Rory McIlroy has said that Bryson DeChambeau playing in the Irish Open in September "would be great for the tournament".
The back-to-back Masters champion Championship accused DeChambeau of holding the Open Championship "hostage" on Friday after he was penalised for "inadvertently improving his lie" before hitting his second shot at the fifth during the second round.
While Northern Ireland's McIlroy went on to say that he is "not particularly fond" of DeChambeau, on Sunday he acknowledged that the American's presence at the Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg would boost the event.
"Having someone like Bryson at the Irish Open would be great for the tournament, absolutely," McIlroy said after finishing one under par following a final round of 71 at Royal Birkdale.
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