Rory McIlroy condemned Bryson DeChambeau’s actions at the 2026 British Open in Southport, England. McIlroy called a penalty against DeChambeau "clearly evident". McIlroy later invited DeChambeau to his Irish Open stop, despite past friction. New Zealand's Ryan Fox claimed the title with a last-par taker at the coastal course. Fox set a clubhouse mark that another competitor later surpassed with a 54-hole advantage during the event. Cameron Young led the scoring chart as the day’s early play leader at the Open.