Bryson DeChambeau will compete in Saturday's third round at the Open Championship despite his fury over a controversial two-stroke penalty, the American confirmed shortly after midnight.
The two-time major winner took to social media to announce his decision following dramatic scenes at Royal Birkdale on Friday evening.
"Obviously disappointed with the ruling," DeChambeau posted. "I don't agree with it, but it is what it is. This fires me up. Onto the weekend. Let's get it."
His participation had been uncertain for several hours after the 32-year-old appeared to tell officials he would not play on Saturday.
The Californian spent time hitting balls on the practice range until 10.30pm before finally confirming he would continue in the tournament.
The penalty stemmed from an incident on the driveable par-four fifth hole, where DeChambeau's wayward tee shot found thick fescue grass to the right of the fairway.
Footage from his round showed the American walking through the high grass and stepping on vegetation in a manner officials determined had improved conditions for his backswing.
R&A executive director Grant Moir confirmed DeChambeau had been penalised for "inadvertently improving the area of his intended swing" while preparing his second shot from 72 yards out.
The sanction transformed what had been a bogey five into a triple-bogey seven on his scorecard.
DeChambeau had appeared destined for the final group after finishing with back-to-back birdies, but the revised score dropped him from seven under to five under par, leaving him tied for fifth place.
The American's reaction to the ruling was explosive. Cameras captured DeChambeau emerging from the scoring tent engaged in an animated confrontation with officials, waving his arms and pointing in evident frustration.
He insisted on being transported back to the fifth hole with his club to demonstrate how he had played the shot, attempting to prove his innocence to R&A officials.
The lengthy exchange grew increasingly heated as it became clear the penalty would not be overturned.
DeChambeau appeared to inform officials he would refuse to participate in Saturday's round if the decision stood.
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon joined the discussions after the player returned to the scoring area, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The golfer declined to speak with waiting media, telling reporters only: "I'm going to hit some balls."
Moir explained that the rules restrict players from improving conditions affecting their stroke, including the area of intended swing, even when such actions are accidental.
"A player is allowed to fairly take their stance by taking reasonable actions to get to the ball and take a stance," Moir stated. "But when doing so, the player must take the least intrusive course of action to deal with the particular situation and is not entitled to a normal stance or swing."
The official emphasised there was no suggestion DeChambeau had acted deliberately.
The penalty means the American will tee off at 3.30pm local time on Saturday, several groups ahead of the final pairing.
Lucas Herbert holds the 36-hole lead at eight under, with DeChambeau now three strokes adrift alongside Sam Burns and Kim Si-woo.
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