McIlroy Blasts DeChambeau Over Open Penalty Row

The controversy erupted after DeChambeau was docked two shots for inadvertently improving his lie in a fairway bunker during the third round, leading him to briefly threaten withdrawal.

McIlroy, speaking after his own round, called the reaction an overblown spectacle, while DeChambeau later played up to the crowd by fist-bumping fans.

Other players, including Max Homa, defended DeChambeau, reflecting a split in opinion.

The incident added drama to an already eventful Open Championship.