Scottie Scheffler speaks out on 'personal jabs' after British Open drama
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler highlighted that golf rivalries differ from other sports because the main competition is against the course itself rather than directly against other players.
- Scheffler noted that unlike sports like basketball, where players directly confront and try to stop each other, golf is more about individual performance, making personal jabs less common and less impactful.
- The comments came after Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau for a two-shot penalty at the British Open, which McIlroy felt was deserved due to DeChambeau improving his lie and delaying the tournament.
- McIlroy expressed frustration that DeChambeau’s actions held up play and negatively affected the tournament’s flow and atmosphere.
- The penalty caused DeChambeau’s score to drop from 7-under to 5-under, and he finished tied for 14th place in the tournament.
