Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau’s actions at the 2026 British Open in the historic venue. McIlroy called a penalty against DeChambeau "pretty obvious". McIlroy later invited DeChambeau to his tournament in Doonbeg, despite ongoing tensions. 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 exceeded with a 54-hole advantage during the event. Cameron Young led the leaderboard as the day’s early play leader at the Open.