DeChambeau gets two-stroke penalty at Open, drops to fifth place

Bryson DeChambeau faced a significant setback during the second round of the British Open when he was assessed a two-stroke penalty. The infraction occurred on the fifth hole, where officials determined he inadvertently improved his lie. This ruling dropped the American golfer from sole second place into a tie for fifth, putting him three shots off the pace set by leader Lucas Herbert.

DeChambeau, who had just completed his round with a strong 66 to reach seven under par, was seen in an animated discussion with a rules official. He passionately argued his case but appeared visibly frustrated afterward. The penalty officially changed his score on the fifth hole from a bogey to a triple-bogey, altering his overall standing in the tournament.

Following the ruling, DeChambeau's agent informed the Golf Channel that the golfer was considering withdrawing from the competition. While DeChambeau was later observed hitting balls on the driving range, his participation in the third round remained uncertain as he contemplated his next move.

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Bryson has been penalised two strokes for inadvertently improving the area of intended backswing on fifth hole.