# McIlroy Criticizes DeChambeau's Rules Drama at The Open

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-18
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12040/13564629/the-open-rory-mcilroy-claims-bryson-dechambeau-held-the-tournament-hostage-over-performative-rules-drama-delay
- Language: en
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Rory McIlroy expressed his dissatisfaction with Bryson DeChambeau's behavior during a rules dispute at The Open. DeChambeau was penalized two shots after improving his lie in thick rough, leading to a delay in the tournament's schedule.

## Key takeaways

- DeChambeau was penalized two shots for improving his lie in thick rough.
- McIlroy criticized DeChambeau's behavior, calling it 'performative' and 'for attention'.
- The penalty delayed the tournament's schedule, with tee times not released until nearly 11 pm.

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