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Jonny Leighfield

'I'm Not Particularly Fond Of Him. I Think A Lot Of It Is Performative' - Rory McIlroy Accuses Bryson DeChambeau Of 'Holding The Open Hostage' After Rules Controversy

Rory McIlroy (left) gesticulates at The Open during round three in 2026 while Bryson DeChambeau looks on (right).

World No.2 Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of 'holding The Open Championship hostage' following a rules controversy which exploded into life on Friday evening.

DeChambeau was found guilty of improving his swing path on the fifth hole of Friday's second round - although The R&A stressed it was accidental - and the American was docked two strokes.

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