Scottie Scheffler comments on Bryson DeChambeau's penalty at The Open Championship

Scottie Scheffler, the current top-ranked golfer, addressed the two-shot penalty imposed on Bryson DeChambeau during the second round of The Open Championship. After playing alongside DeChambeau, Scheffler was asked about the penalty but initially refrained from sharing his thoughts, stating he had not yet decided what to say publicly. He later defended DeChambeau, asserting, "he's definitely not a cheater" and noted he had never witnessed any suspicious behavior from him during their time playing together. However, Scheffler also suggested that the enforcement of golf rules should be stricter, indicating that DeChambeau may have been "careless" in his actions. He emphasized the need for a balance in policing the game, especially given the scrutiny that players like DeChambeau face on television. Scheffler highlighted the challenges of accurately assessing penalties in golf, referencing past incidents where players faced penalties for actions that were difficult to observe in real-time. He concluded by advocating for a return to traditional enforcement of golf rules.