The Open: Rory McIlroy claims Bryson DeChambeau 'held the tournament hostage' over 'performative' rules drama delay

During his second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale, Bryson DeChambeau was issued a two-shot penalty following a rules incident that led to heated exchanges with officials. DeChambeau had appeared to card a four-under 66, which would have placed him within a shot of the halfway lead, before the penalty altered his standing. Rory McIlroy publicly criticised DeChambeau's conduct, accusing him of 'holding the tournament hostage' with what he described as 'performative' behaviour during the rules delay.