Bryson DeChambeau Wanted Trump To Undo His Penalty, Like Flo Balogun's Suspension

By Larry Leo••

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Source - Sunday night, Geoff Shackelford with The Quadrilateral reported DeChambeau tried to enlist the help of President Donald Trump during his spat with R&A rules officials before officially signing his scorecard. DeChambeau, who was fighting to not be penalized for inadvertently improving his lie after a wayward drive on the par-4 fifth hole during the second round, reportedly tried to have Trump fight on his behalf to not be penalized.

The R&A denied the request, and DeChambeau's antics – which many players criticized – also didn't help his favor in overturning the ruling.

Earlier this month, Trump intervened with FIFA to help U.S. men's national team World Cup soccer star Folarin Balogun have a red card rescinded, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium. Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino asking for a review of Balogun's red card during the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina July 1. …

BBC Radio 5 asked R&A executive Mark Darbon on Saturday whether he had received a phone call from the U.S. President, with Darbon saying he had not.