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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Rory McIlroy takes swipe at Bryson DeChambeau for holding The Open ‘hostage’ with ‘performative’ outrage

Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. celebrates after he makes his putt for birdie on the 6th hole - (Reuters)

Rory McIlroy has delivered a stinging shot at Bryson DeChambeau over his “performative” behaviour after a controversial two-shot penalty at The Open on Friday.

The Masters champion also accused the American of holding The Open hostage, with players and officials waiting on him to settle his dispute over the rules infringement before third round tee times were released at 11pm BST.

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