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McIlroy Slams DeChambeau's Penalty Drama | Spokane News
Rory McIlroy unleashed a fiery critique of Bryson DeChambeau after the latter’s controversial two-stroke penalty at the British Open, calling his behavior “performative” and accusing him of holding the tournament hostage. The incident began when DeChambeau was penalized for improving his swing area on the fifth hole — a clear violation of Rule 8.1 — and though he eventually accepted the penalty, he lingered at the driving range late into the night, delaying tee times and frustrating fellow players. McIlroy, who saw the video evidence firsthand, stood firmly behind the ruling, emphasizing that…
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