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LIV’s Bryson DeChambeau Penalized, Prize Halved at Birkdale

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bryson DeChambeau (LIV Golf) received a two-stroke penalty at Royal Birkdale for flattening grass.
The sanction dropped him to a tie for 14th and reduced his prize from £384,000 to £175,000.
DeChambeau threatened to quit, ignored journalists and his protest delayed third-round tee times.
He said the penalty motivated him and will play LIV Golf UK event.
Scottie Scheffler called him “not a cheater” but warned players push the line.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 Tiger Woods was penalized two strokes at the PGA Championship, the first high-profile enforcement that followed analysts’ worries that his dominance required “Tiger-proofing” course lengths. The 2024 two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau at Royal Birkdale, amid LIV Golf protests, revives those tensions, prompting a $2 million rule-review fund and calls for clearer rules.

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Story summary

Bryson DeChambeau (LIV Golf) received a two-stroke penalty at Royal Birkdale for flattening grass.
The sanction dropped him to a tie for 14th and reduced his prize from £384,000 to £175,000.
DeChambeau threatened to quit, ignored journalists and his protest delayed third-round tee times.
He said the penalty motivated him and will play LIV Golf UK event.
Scottie Scheffler called him “not a cheater” but warned players push the line.

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