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DeChambeau reportedly threatens to quit The Open after two-shot penalty

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Golfer Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to withdraw from The Open after receiving a two-shot penalty.
  • The penalty was issued for allegedly trampling grass near his ball, improving his lie for a backswing.
  • DeChambeau was two shots behind leader Lucas Herbert after the penalty, which dropped him to tied-fifth place.

American golf star Bryson DeChambeau's participation in The Open is uncertain after he was reportedly angered by a two-shot penalty for a rules violation. DeChambeau, who was one shot off the lead after shooting a 66, was penalized for allegedly trampling the grass around his ball, which officials deemed an improvement to his lie for his backswing.

The penalty dropped the two-time major winner to five-under par, three shots behind Australian leader Lucas Herbert, and tied for fifth place. DeChambeau was reportedly so upset that he threatened not to play on the third day.

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

โ€” Grant MoirAn R&A rules official explaining the penalty issued to Bryson DeChambeau.

R&A rules official Grant Moir confirmed the penalty, stating DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for "inadvertently improving his lie" on the fifth hole, calling it an "accidental" violation. DeChambeau himself refused to confirm if he would play the third round, offering only a sarcastic "Are you guys having a great night? I'm having a great night" to the media before heading to the driving range.

This incident occurred on a day that also saw Jon Rahm receive an official warning for serious misconduct after throwing a club. DeChambeau's actions and potential withdrawal add further drama to the tournament as it heads into its third day.

Are you guys having a great night? I'm having a great night.

โ€” Bryson DeChambeauDeChambeau's response to media questions about his participation after receiving the penalty.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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