McIlroy: DeChambeau held the Open "hostage" — two-stroke penalty fully justified

Rory McIlroy said he has "no doubt" about the R&A's decision to hand Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. McIlroy accused the American of holding the tournament "hostage" and added bluntly: "I'm not fond of him." The incident has become a major talking point at the 2026 Open.