World number one Scottie Scheffler publicly defends Bryson DeChambeau after DeChambeau’s rules incident at The Open Championship. Multiple outlets report that Scheffler rejects the idea that DeChambeau is a cheater, saying his fellow American is “definitely not” and “not a cheater” amid criticism sparked by a penalty at Royal Birkdale. The controversy centers on a two-stroke penalty assessed after DeChambeau’s second round. According to reports, the penalty is linked to an incident in which DeChambeau was penalised for improving his line of his swing by trampling on long grass near his ball. Coverage emphasizes that while Scheffler backs DeChambeau’s character, he also points to the need for clearer enforcement of the rules, with Fox News noting he calls for stricter policing. Overall, sources agree that the dispute draws attention away from the tournament, and that Scheffler’s comments aim to address reputational damage from the rules row as it continues to be discussed.
Scheffler defends DeChambeau as “not a cheater” after Open rules penalty
World number one Scottie Scheffler publicly defends Bryson DeChambeau after DeChambeau’s rules incident at The Open Championship. Multiple outlets report that Scheffler rejects the idea that DeChambea...
- Scottie Scheffler says Bryson DeChambeau is “not a cheater” following the rules controversy at The Open.
- The incident takes place at Royal Birkdale during DeChambeau’s second round.
- DeChambeau receives a two-stroke penalty related to improving his swing line by trampling long grass near his ball.
- Scheffler also argues for stricter or clearer enforcement of golf rules.
- The rules incident overshadows parts of The Open, according to multiple reports.
Scottie Scheffler defended Bryson DeChambeau's character after The Open Championship penalty but called for stricter policing of golf rules.
15 hours agoScottie Scheffler said Bryson DeChambeau is "not a cheater" in the wake of DeChambeau's penalty controversy at the 2026 British Open.
19 hours agoWorld number one Scottie Scheffler insists Bryson DeChambeau is "definitely not a cheater" as the rules incident which overshadowed The Open rumbles on.
20 hours agoScottie Scheffler insisted it was wrong for anyone to brand Bryson DeChambeau a 'cheat' after the rules saga which threatened to overshadow the Open Championship.
20 hours agoScottie Scheffler has defended Bryson DeChambeau over his rules controversy at The Open and has insisted the two-time US Open champion is ‘not a cheater’.
21 hours agoWorld number one Scottie Scheffler has defended Bryson DeChambeau over the rules controversy that dominated the Open, insisting his fellow US star is “not a cheater. ” DeChambeau was at the centre of attention at Royal Birkdale after being penalised two strokes following his second round for improving the line of his swing by trampling on long grass close to his ball.
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