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Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Andy Nesbitt

Bryson DeChambeau Tried to Do the Saddest Thing at the British Open. Thankfully, Officials Shut It Down

The lasting image of Bryson DeChambeau from the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale will forever be of him standing in the long weeds to the right of the fifth green, pleading with two rules official to not give him a two-shot penalty that he rightfully deserved.

The whole process was long and drawn out. It was an embarrassing look for DeChambeau and his actions understandably annoyed other players in the field, including Rory McIlroy.

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