McIlroy Slams DeChambeau's Penalty | Pro Golf News

Pro Golf News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Rory McIlroy blasted Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty as “obvious” and fully justified, calling the two-shot call spot-on after DeChambeau tweaked his backswing — a move McIlroy saw live and deemed a clear rules violation. Frustrated by the delay and DeChambeau’s “performative” behavior, McIlroy accused him of holding the tournament hostage, making everyone wait. While acknowledging golf’s self-policing nature, he stressed that when footage proves something, it can’t be ignored — especially since DeChambeau’s swings are always on camera. McIlroy finished tied 30th, while DeChambeau surged to tied…