Scheffler defends Dechambeau after two-stroke penalty row

SOUTHPORT, England, July 19 : World number one Scottie Scheffler came to the defence of Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday, saying he was "definitely not a cheater", after a two-stroke penalty put a dent in his fellow American's British Open hopes.Officials gave DeChambeau the penalty after his second-round 66 on Friday, judging that he had inadvertently improved his swing path on the fifth hole after a drive into rough.DeChambeau had an animated discussion with an official after being driven back to the scene of the incident in a buggy and his reaction was labelled 'performative' by Rory McIlroy.Instead of being one stroke off the lead on Friday, Dechambeau began his third round three shots back and while he responded with a 69 to stay in touch on Saturday, his challenge faltered on Sunday when