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'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'

Source: BBC News Published Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:25:22 GMT
'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'

Why This Matters

Key context: Rory McIlroy says he has "no doubt" over the R&A's decision to impose a two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau as he accuses the American of holding the Open Championship "hostage" at Royal Birkdale. This development from BBC News highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Rory McIlroy says he has "no doubt" over the R&A's decision to impose a two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau as he accuses the American of holding the Open Championship "hostage" at Royal Birkdale.

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