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DeChambeau Gets 2-Shot Penalty in Dramatic Late-Night British Open Ruling
Officials are reviewing whether Bryson DeChambeau improved his stance in deep rough, a possible two-stroke penalty that could drop him from second place.
- On Friday, July 17, 2026, tournament officials assessed Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty for a rules violation during Round 2 of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, halting his climb up the leaderboard.
- Officials determined DeChambeau improved his lie and backswing while preparing to hit from deep grass on the fifth hole, with replays showing him stepping on long fescue in a manner that could enhance his shot.
- After signing his card, an agitated DeChambeau was hauled back to the fifth hole for a HEATED discussion with officials, attempting to demonstrate how he played the shot while club in hand.
- The two-stroke penalty adjusted DeChambeau's round from a 66 to a 68, dropping him from second place into a share of fifth, three strokes behind leader Lucas Herbert.
- Rules official Charlie Maran explained the timing delay, stating, "It's something that came up as the day has unfolded," when asked why DeChambeau wasn't notified until reaching the scoring tent.
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American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for “improving the area” of an intended backswing.
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‘He’s not a cheater’: DeChambeau threatens to quit British Open as controversy erupts over two-shot penalty
American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for “improving the area” of an intended backswing.
·North Sydney, Australia
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