Kylee Hansen

Bryson DeChambeau incurred a two‑shot penalty at The Open after officials ruled he had improved his lie by pressing down grass during his backswing, costing him more than £200,000 in prize money. The decision dropped him from contention, despite his protests and threat to withdraw. Fellow players including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy weighed in, with Scheffler defending DeChambeau’s integrity. The penalty ultimately left him tied for 14th place rather than sixth. He has avoided media since the incident and is now set to compete in LIV Golf UK.