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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…

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.


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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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