Bryson DeChambeau wanted Donald Trump to intervene in Open controversy – reports

American journalist Geoff Shackelford claimed DeChambeau requested to speak to Trump during lengthy discussions with the R&A regarding the penalty, which dropped him from second place and two off the lead on Friday.

TRUMP CARD: Bryson DeChambeau wanted to involve United States President Donald Trump in his rules controversy at The Open, it has been claimed.

Bryson DeChambeau wanted to involve United States President Donald Trump in his rules controversy at The Open, it has been claimed.

The two-time major winner was handed a two-shot penalty late on Friday night after officials reviewed footage and decided he had improved the area of his backswing by flattening down some long grass on Royal Birkdale’s fifth hole.