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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