Golfer Bryson DeChambeau Asked President Trump for Help with Penalty

Bryson DeChambeau argued with officials, but they gave him a two-stroke penalty at the Open Championship. He was penalized for improving his lie.

Bryson DeChambeau's penalty at the 2026 Open Championship was a big topic, and a report says he wanted President Donald Trump to get involved.

DeChambeau, a friend of Trump's, got a two-stroke penalty for stomping on grass near his ball, which is against the rules.

Rory McIlroy said DeChambeau was holding up the golf tournament by not signing his scorecard after finishing his round.

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President Trump and Bryson DeChambeau played golf together and are friends. Trump has helped DeChambeau in the past.

A golf writer says DeChambeau wanted Trump to help him with the penalty.

DeChambeau asked Trump to join a campaign against the penalty, which changed his score from 66 to 68. Trump had already helped DeChambeau once before.

Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee criticized DeChambeau for his actions.

Trump said no to DeChambeau's request, and the White House has not commented on the situation.

DeChambeau rode in a buggy with a rules official after his round at the Open Championship.

It's not clear what DeChambeau thought Trump could do, but maybe he wanted help like Trump gave to the US soccer team.

Trump helped the US soccer team by calling the FIFA president about a red card given to a player.

The US team still lost, even with Trump's help.

Bryson DeChambeau finished his round and shook hands with another golfer, Scottie Scheffler.

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DeChambeau finished the tournament in 14th place, and Ryan Fox won the championship.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News.

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