“Golf Scandal Unfolds: Veteran Caddie Accuses Bryson DeChambeau of Cheating in Shocking US Open Win!”

Veteran PGA Tour caddie Kip Henley has sparked controversy by suggesting that Bryson DeChambeau may have breached regulations during his US Open triumph at Pinehurst on Sunday. DeChambeau, 30, was leading by three shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, and Matthieu Pavon before the final round when Henley, with his seasoned perspective, spotted a potential issue with DeChambeau’s putter. Henley claimed that the putter shaft appeared too vertical and might not comply with the rule requiring it to lean away from the head by at least 10 degrees.

Henley, 64, has witnessed numerous instances of players inadvertently using non-conforming clubs throughout his extensive career. He emphasized that a thorough inspection by the USGA might be necessary to verify the specifications of DeChambeau’s putter, implying that an in-depth investigation, almost akin to a search warrant, might be required to uncover any discrepancies.

Henley, who previously caddied for the late Grayson Murray until their professional split at the end of the last season, noticed the potential infraction while watching the NBC broadcast of the event. He subsequently took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his concerns. Henley posted an image of his TV screen and commented: “If I’m a player around the lead in the US Open, I would ask the USGA to check the specs on this putter. The shaft has to lean away from the head at least 10 degrees. It sure looks vertical. Not being a d*** or hate him at all, but it is a rule.”

This provocative tweet followed another post in which Henley highlighted the surprising lack of spectators as DeChambeau finished his round, stating: “Desham is having a cool Open, but look how many open seats!” This remark, perceived by some as sarcastic, drew a response from professional golfer Andrew Putnam, who retorted: “Probably should request a driver equipment check too; he’s hitting it too far and straight. Also, drug test his caddie (Greg Bodine). He’s way too calm and having too much fun for it being a US Open.”

Henley replied, acknowledging the humor: “lol. I don’t hate the boy, at all, and I completely love his looper Bodine! He’s a way better carrier than me. I was just giving us something to talk about. I’m fine with Desham winning!”

However, as social media backlash intensified, Henley defended his initial comments. He lamented, “Jesus Mary and Joseph, you people have lost your minds!” and attempted to clarify his intent, stating: “Don’t you think I would understand that Bryson’s equipment has been inspected 1,000 times, and his putter would certainly be conforming? It was a tongue-in-cheek tweet that I knew would rile some of you up. This is the easiest pot I ever stirred.”

Henley continued to defend his remarks in subsequent posts, noting: “(Andrew Putnam) got it quickly and threw his funny jab. Would any true golfer think Bryson’s putter hasn’t been inspected 100 times? They measure the thickness and rebounding qualities of drivers, for God’s sake.”

Amid the online uproar, Bryson DeChambeau remained unfazed as he clinched his second US Open title, adding to his previous victory in 2020. His victory at Pinehurst was marked by a dramatic final day, leaving Rory McIlroy to lament another missed opportunity as his pursuit of a fifth major title continues after a decade-long wait.