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McIlroy defends R&A's two-stroke penalty on DeChambeau at Open Championship
Rory McIlroy has publicly supported the R&A's decision to impose a two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. McIlroy stated that the penalty was justified and indicated the view is widely shared among players. McIlroy also accused DeChambeau of holding the tournament 'hostage' in relation to the infringement.
Key takeaways
- 1.The R&A penalized Bryson DeChambeau two strokes during the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
- 2.Rory McIlroy publicly defended the penalty as warranted and stated it reflects a broader consensus among players
- 3.McIlroy characterized DeChambeau's actions as holding the prestigious tournament 'hostage'
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