Rory McIlroy has backed the decision to hand Bryson DeChambeau a two-shot penalty for a rule infringement at the 2026 Open Championship.
The incident occurred during the second round at Royal Troon, Scotland, and has sparked debate among golf fans.
According to McIlroy, the consensus among players competing at the Open is that the penalty was justified. 'It's a tough one, but I think it was the right call,' the Northern Irish golfer said.
McIlroy's comments come as DeChambeau faces a battle to make up ground in the tournament, with the American currently sitting 10 shots off the lead.
The Open Championship continues with the third round scheduled to take place on Friday, July 19. With the competition heating up, McIlroy's comments suggest that the players are focused on the rules and the challenge of competing at one of golf's most prestigious events.