Bryson DeChambeau has hit back at critics, including golf commentator Nick Faldo, after posting a three-under-par round at The Open Championship, describing his approach as "incredibly strategic". The response comes after a difficult 2026 season for the American, who has struggled badly in major tournaments this year, and highlights the growing tension between the outspoken golfer and pundits questioning his form and tactics.

DeChambeau, the 2024 US Open Champion, missed the cut at the first three majors of the season, including The Masters and the PGA Championship, before turning in an improved performance at The Open. His defence of his strategy suggests he sees the criticism as unfair given the circumstances of his round, though the article does not detail the specific comments made by Faldo or other critics that prompted his response.