Bryson DeChambeau Still Has a Chance. But He Has to Get Out of His Own Way.

Bryson DeChambeau Still Has a Chance. But He Has to Get Out of His Own Way.

July 18, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 228

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Trey Wingo discusses Bryson DeChambeau's performance and controversies during The Open Championship.

Bryson DeChambeau Still Has a Chance. But He Has to Get Out of His Own Way. Head to cozyearth.com and use code WINGO for an exclusive 20% off. After three rounds at Royal Birkdale, The Open Championship has two major stories. The first is the leaderboard. Sam Burns heads into Sunday with a two-shot lead at 10-under, after putting together one of the best 36-hole stretches in major championship history. Ryan Fox, who fired a 62 on Saturday, will join him in the final pairing. Si Woo Kim, Ryan Gerard, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler and others are all still within range. And then there is Bryson DeChambeau. After Friday’s two-shot penalty, Bryson remains one of the biggest stories of the championship. Trey Wingo breaks down why the penalty ruling was not a PGA Tour conspiracy, why the R&A had jurisdiction at The Open, and why the rule did not require intent. If officials believed Bryson’s actions had the potential to improve his swing, that was enough for a penalty. Trey also reacts to the way Bryson handled the fallout. For two straight days, Bryson did not speak after his round. After the animated discussion with rules officials, the…

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