Bryson DeChambeau wanted Donald Trump to intervene after Open Championship penalty
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Bryson DeChambeau finished tied for 14th at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a 4-under total, but a two-stroke penalty for stomping on tall grass during the second round hurt his score.
- DeChambeau refused to sign his scorecard following the penalty, causing a delay described by Rory McIlroy as "holding the tournament hostage."
- Reports indicate DeChambeau sought assistance from President Donald Trump to overturn the penalty, but Trump declined and R&A officials confirmed no contact was made.
- The incident highlights a trend of prominent golfers reaching out to Trump during controversies, though his influence appears stronger in soccer than golf.
- Even if the penalty had been rescinded, DeChambeau's final round 2-over score suggests the outcome would likely have remained unchanged.
