Scottie Scheffler addresses growing rivalry between Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau after The Open
DeChambeau was a lightning rod for criticism ahead of The Open when analysts Nick Faldo and Brandel Chamblee had harsh words for his approach. Afterward, he said in his media appearance that he had been very "strategic" when playing Royal Birkdale, a clear response to Faldo. DeChambeau was furious, and apparently threatened to withdraw from the tournament in protest.Some players, like Xander Schauffele, came to his defense.
- ▪DeChambeau was a lightning rod for criticism ahead of The Open when analysts Nick Faldo and Brandel Chamblee had harsh words for his approach.
- ▪Afterward, he said in his media appearance that he had been very "strategic" when playing Royal Birkdale, a clear response to Faldo.
- ▪DeChambeau was furious, and apparently threatened to withdraw from the tournament in protest.Some players, like Xander Schauffele, came to his defense.
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OutKick Sports Scottie Scheffler addresses growing rivalry between Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau after The Open McIlroy called DeChambeau's threat to withdraw 'holding the tournament hostage' at Royal Birkdale By Ian Miller OutKick Published July 23, 2026 8:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ned Michaels believes Rory McIlroy's comments about Bryson DeChambeau stem from the Ryder Cup | Don't @ Me w/Dan Dakich Ned Michaels explains the friction that has been growing between Rory McIlroy & Bryson DeChambeau The Open Championship just closed out the 2026 major championship season, and somehow one of the most unexpected winners in recent memory, Ryan Fox, hasn't been the story.
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