R&A
Coverage of R&A in the Nexus archive.
- Rory McIlroy should be the last golfer to criticize others for 'performative' behavior
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau for 'performative' behavior after DeChambeau faced a two-shot penalty at the 2026 Open Championship for allegedly improving the area around his backswing. DeChambeau's actions sparked debate, with some players defending him while others, including McIlroy, condemned his decision to delay the tournament. McIlroy acknowledged the penalty was justified but criticized DeChambeau for holding the event 'hostage.'
- At the British Open, the best content is the claret jug
Bryson DeChambeau's protest against a two-shot penalty and his performance at the British Open generated significant attention, while Sam Burns leads the tournament heading into the final round with multiple players within striking distance. The claret jug, the oldest trophy in golf, remains the ultimate prize at The Open Championship.
- Bryson DeChambeau claps back at Nick Faldo, other critics, after -3 round at The Open: 'incredibly strategic'
Bryson DeChambeau responded to criticism from Nick Faldo and Brandel Chamblee after a 3-under 67 at The Open, following three consecutive missed cuts in major tournaments in 2026. Faldo accused DeChambeau of lacking strategic understanding on links courses, while Chamblee linked his struggles to focus on YouTube content over golf performance.