McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open hostage

Rory McIlroy has backed a two-stroke penalty imposed on Bryson DeChambeau at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, per BBC Sport. McIlroy says he has 'no doubt' about the R&A's decision and has accused DeChambeau of holding the tournament 'hostage' — language that underscores the tension between the two competitors.

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