Trump Comments on DeChambeau’s Penalty at The Open

Bryson DeChambeau received a contentious two-stroke penalty at The Open last week. Former President Donald Trump called it a “tough call” when asked for his opinion. DeChambeau reportedly contemplated reaching out to Trump after a heated discussion with rules officials at the tournament.

Trump, who did not intervene, expressed sympathy for DeChambeau during a conversation in the Oval Office on Friday. “I thought the Bryson call was a tough call,” Trump remarked to reporters.

During DeChambeau’s second round at The Open, he was observed walking through weeds and flattening the rough behind him, leading to the penalty. Post-round, he addressed the issue with officials, but the penalty stood.

Trump was also involved in discussions regarding FIFA’s suspension of a red card for Folarin Balogun during the USMNT’s match against Belgium. When queried about his role in sporting controversies, Trump described his actions as more akin to being a judge.

He compared DeChambeau’s situation to Balogun’s, noting the FIFA decision was beneficial. “I thought the red card was a very tough call, and it worked out brilliantly,” Trump commented.

Despite the red card suspension, the USMNT lost to Belgium, ending their World Cup journey. As for DeChambeau, he remained competitive until a triple-bogey on the 11th hole during the final round reduced his chances. Ultimately, he finished The Open at 4 under, tying for 14th place.