Bryson DeChambeau believes a two-shot penalty at the Open Championship's 5th hole at Royal Birkdale cost him the Claret Jug. Despite a strong start, the penalty changed his second-round score, dropping him on the leaderboard, and he finished six shots behind winner Ryan Fox.
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.
In-hoi Hur was penalized two strokes for signing an incorrect scorecard after Saturday's third round at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, dropping him from a potential playoff to a tie for third at nine under. The Korean was seven-under through 13 in his final round, unaware of the impending penalty that ultimately cost him a chance at victory.
In-hoi Hur was handed a two-stroke penalty at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in Korea on Sunday after signing for a wrong score. Hur was seven-under through 13 holes in his final round, sitting one shot off the lead at 11 under, when he was penalized for an error from Saturday's third round. A spotter picked up Hur's first ball on the seventh hole believing it was out of bounds, and after a Korean Golf Association referee ruled the first ball should not be counted, Hur signed for what he believed was a par.
