Source: BroBible
Summary
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes at the British Open for improving his lie. He asked officials if he could call President Donald Trump to see if he could help overturn the penalty. The request was not granted, and DeChambeau finished the tournament at -4, good for a tie for 14th place, costing him around $300,000 in prize money.
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Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty at the British Open was a major setback. He tried to use his connection with President Trump to get it overturned. The golfer’s attempt at leveraging his relationship with the President didn’t pay off. He still lost a significant amount of prize money.
The penalty cost him a Top 6 finish and over $300,000. DeChambeau finished the tournament at -4, good for a tie for 14th place. He walked away with $234,325 instead of the potential $550K.
The optics of DeChambeau’s request are poor, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the penalty ruling. It comes off desperate.
DeChambeau’s attempt at using his connection with Trump for preferential treatment didn’t work, and he’s only provided more fuel for his haters.
Author: Evan Null
