DeChambeau feels the love from fans at the British Open and stays in contention for claret jug

By Steve Douglas, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Forever the showman, Bryson DeChambeau high-fived a line of spectators, accepted a request for a selfie with a kid and then stopped to fist-bump a fan after leaving the driving range for his third round at the British Open.Shouts of “We love you Bryson” and “Go Bryson” followed him to the first t...

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