Rory McIlroy openly criticized Bryson DeChambeau after DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie, calling much of his behavior performative and for attention.
Rory McIlroy, the world number two golfer, delivered sharp criticism of Bryson DeChambeau following a rules incident at the British Open. DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole during Friday's second round, which sparked a lengthy, heated discussion with officials after his round.
This exchange delayed the release of Saturday's tee times, causing frustration among players and staff. McIlroy did not mince words when asked about the situation, stating, "I won't pretend to be up here and defend Bryson. I'm not particularly fond of him. I think a lot of it is performative.
I think a lot of it's for attention.
" He added that holding the tournament hostage and making everyone wait was "not a great look. " McIlroy explained that he had watched the incident with other players and felt DeChambeau's actions were improper, noting, "I think there's no doubt that he improved the line of his backswing. " He believed the penalty was justified regardless of intent. Fellow golfers also shared their perspectives.
Marco Penge emphasized careful conduct to avoid any appearance of impropriety, while Xander Schauffele suggested DeChambeau could have been given the benefit of the doubt but acknowledged he has something to prove over the weekend
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