Sam Burns did not hide his support for Bryson DeChambeau following the controversial two-stroke penalty imposed on the American at the Royal Birkdale. The decision, made on Thursday night for allegedly improving the position of the ball in the tall grass on the 5th hole, dominated conversations throughout Friday, but Burns expressed solidarity with his fellow player.
The two golfers began their round at 10:30 AM, but the focus was on the controversy surrounding DeChambeau, who received mixed criticism from professionals on the circuit. In the press conference after the round, Burns stated: “In my personal opinion, I honestly feel sorry for Bryson for the situation he was in. From my point of view, I didn’t think there was enough evidence for him to deserve the penalty.” The American also highlighted his colleague's resilience: “He played an incredible round yesterday afternoon, and it’s unfortunate to have something like this happen, where they come after the round and say you’re going to be penalized two strokes. But I give him credit. He went out and had an excellent round today, and that takes a lot of courage.”
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The week has been intense for Burns, who only confirmed his participation at Birkdale at the last minute, following the early birth of his son. This personal circumstance seems not to have affected his form, as he himself delivered a high-level performance. After a hot start, with birdies on holes 2, 4, 7, and 8, Burns totaled 65 shots in the third round, five under par, and set the historic record for the lowest total in 36 holes in a men's major. With this performance, he took the lead heading into the final round, after finishing second at the U.S. Open.
DeChambeau, for his part, responded to the pressure with a total of 69 shots, six under par, recovering from a bogey on the second hole and showing great calm in his short game. In addition to Burns, other players also expressed support for the American. Xander Schauffele argued that DeChambeau acted like any player in high grass and deserved the benefit of the doubt. Max Homa went even further, stating that he disagreed with the decision and asserting that DeChambeau “would never cheat at golf.” Russell Henley pointed out the unfairness of being under constant television scrutiny, suggesting that a similar situation could go unnoticed for a less high-profile player.
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This collection of support contrasts with the criticisms that have been heard and reinforces the idea that the penalty decision may not have been entirely fair. Meanwhile, Burns is preparing for the final day with the lead in hand and the ambition to win a title that would solidify his rise in world golf. The battle for victory promises to be intense, and the controversy surrounding DeChambeau adds even more drama to this Open Championship.
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