Rory Trashes Bryson’s Performative Antics

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Publication by EssentiallySports

July 19, 2026

Hey golf fans,

Yesterday, we covered in depth the rules controversy Bryson DeChambeau faced. In case you happened to miss it, check out the penalty, the drama, and Bryson’s animated reactions here. Meanwhile, though most golfers find it hard to pin down Bryson’s nature of the game, Rory McIlroy doesn’t. He analyzed Bryson’s rules fiasco and labeled him “performative.” We talk about his harsh comments on the American, Bryson DeChambeau making a fool of a rules official, a PGA Tour pro clapping back at an obvious question, Jon Rahm’s muscle flexing, and more.

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