American golfer on the PGA Tour, a former world number one with two majors
The Open at Royal Birkdale has issued Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing by trampling long grass. The decision is described as clear-cut by R&A officials. McIlroy condemns the late-night delay to tee-times as a poor look; Lucas Herbert leads, with Ryan Fox rising. DeChambeau says the ruling fires him up for the weekend.
Europe holds an 8-8 tie with 12 singles remaining after a dramatic Saturday that saw Charley Hull and Lottie Woad struggle, while Jennifer Kupcho delivers decisive plays for the US. Nordqvist’s decision to persist with Hull–Woad is under scrutiny ahead of Sunday’s deciders.
The United States has recovered from a three-point deficit to beat the International team 17-13 at Medinah Country Club. The Americans have won nine of 12 singles matches on Sunday; Jacob Bridgeman has clinched the victory with a par on the 18th. Brandt Snedeker has praised his players and singled out rookies including Jackson Koivun.