Wondering why Bryson DeChambeau's Dubai Desert Classic defence unravelled so spectacularly on the back nine yesterday?
This might have something to do with it.
The 26-year-old American was in contention to retain his title heading into the final round and, despite playing his front nine in one-over, was still in the mix as high winds wreaked havoc with scoring.
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However, as he made his way down the tenth fairway, DeChambeau was approached by a European Tour official who gave him a warning for slow play.
Check out the footage here...
Today in Dubai, Bryson DeChambeau was put on the clock and given a slow-play warning on the 10th hole.
— Samantha Marks (@SamMarksGC) January 26, 2020
He went on to shoot 76, T-8, which included bogeying his last four holes. pic.twitter.com/3RovwMAgbM
According to The Telegraph, he was told that he had clocked a bad time and that one other would result in a penalty, in line with the European Tour's new policy on slow play.
He went on to par that hole but closed with four consecutive bogeys to finish in a tie for
eighth - four shots behind winner, Lucas Herbert.
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Afterwards, DeChambeau declined to speak to the press but, ironically, was praised for his improved pace of play by one of his most outspoken critics - playing partner Eddie Pepperell.
We actually got on quite well. And to his credit, he’s sped up.
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) January 26, 2020
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