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McIlroy backs R&A penalty, says DeChambeau held Open ‘hostage’

McIlroy backs R&A penalty, says DeChambeau held Open ‘hostage’

Rory McIlroy backed the R&A’s two-stroke penalty issued to Bryson DeChambeau at Royal Birkdale, saying he has “no doubt” about the decision. He accused the American of holding the Open Championship “hostage” during the ruling.

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Open 2026: Rory McIlroy accuses Bryson DeChambeau of holding tournament 'hostage'