Bryson DeChambeau speaks for the first time since fiasco at The Open after shooting 64 at LIV Golf UK - hitc.com

What the report says

HITC reported that Bryson DeChambeau returned to media duties at LIV Golf UK on Thursday after a turbulent week stemming from The Open Championship. The LIV Golf player shot an eight-under-par 64 in the opening round at JCB Golf & Country Club in England, a strong response after his disappointing and controversial appearance at Royal Birkdale the previous week.

According to HITC, DeChambeau had been given a two-shot penalty during the second round of The Open after officials ruled he improved his path to the ball while in rough on the fifth hole. The report said the larger controversy came from his reaction, including a threat to withdraw and a suggestion that he wanted to contact President Donald Trump to seek help overturning the ruling. HITC said he had not spoken to the media since that episode until after Thursday’s LIV round.

In his post-round comments to LIV interviewer Jerry Foltz, DeChambeau said Lucas Herbert’s fast start helped motivate him. He also pointed to improved iron play and small adjustments with his driving, adding that he felt his score could have been even lower. Asked about meeting expectations, he said eight under was a strong result on the course and praised Herbert’s 11-under round.

The performance matters because it shifts attention, at least temporarily, back to DeChambeau’s play rather than the dispute at The Open. More broadly, DeChambeau remains one of LIV Golf’s most prominent figures, and his form in England will be watched closely after a week in which his conduct and competitive response both drew scrutiny.