Golfer Bryson DeChambeau is accused of threatening to call Donald Trump after receiving a two-shot penalty for improving his backswing area at the Open Championship in Royal Birkdale, highlighting the increasing politicization of sport.
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship, sparking controversy and fan accusations of cheating, despite the R&A ruling it accidental. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler defended him, while Rory McIlroy criticized his posturing. The incident highlighted golf's ongoing internal conflicts and the uncertain future of the LIV tour, overshadowing Ryan Fox's maiden major win.
Golfer Bryson DeChambeau allegedly threatened to call Donald Trump during a dispute with R&A officials after receiving a two-shot penalty at the Open for improving his swing line. The R&A remained firm, and DeChambeau later sought his scorecard.
Ryan Fox secured the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th, becoming New Zealand's fourth major golf champion. The victory was celebrated by New Zealanders, including golf legend Sir Bob Charles, who praised Fox's playing style.
Ryan Fox swiftly secured his first Open Championship title at Royal Birkdale with a final-hole birdie, overshadowing Bryson DeChambeau's two-shot penalty for a rules breach and his subsequent controversial reaction, which included a reported threat to involve Donald Trump.
Lucas Herbert hit a "wonder shot" at Royal Birkdale to stay in contention at the British Open after a challenging third round. American Sam Burns now leads by two shots after a 65, with Korean Si Woo Kim and New Zealander Ryan Fox tied for second, following Fox's record-equalling 62.
Ryan Fox, son of a New Zealand rugby legend and grandson of a cricket captain, secured the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole, snatching victory from Cameron Young. His win shifted focus from Bryson DeChambeau's rules breach.
Bryson DeChambeau's final round at The Open took a turn for the worse with a triple-bogey on the 11th hole, effectively ending his challenge. This followed a controversial two-shot penalty on Friday, yet he initially received strong crowd support, only for it to turn critical.
New Zealander Ryan Fox secured his first major title, the 154th Open Championship, with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole at Royal Birkdale, finishing one shot ahead of American Cameron Young after a chaotic final round.
Tommy Fleetwood experienced a rollercoaster of emotions during the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, starting strong with a birdie on the first hole and climbing to within two shots of the lead, fueled by the support of his home crowd, before a series of bogeys dashed his hopes of winning, ultimately finishing tied for fourth.
Ryan Fox, golfista neozelandés de 39 años, ganó su primer Major, el British Open en Royal Birkdale, Inglaterra, con un birdie en el hoyo 18. Su victoria, sorprendente para el 56º del ranking, añade un nuevo hito para Nueva Zelanda en los Majors masculinos.
