Bryson DeChambeau has been assessed a two-shot penalty during the second round of The Open at Royal Birkdale. The penalty affects his position in the tournament after he had reached seven under par with a second-round 66, placing him one shot off the lead.
Rules officials issued the penalty after DeChambeau was observed on the fifth hole. The infraction involved allegations of trampling on long grass near his ball. Following a discussion with tournament officials, it was confirmed that DeChambeau received the penalty for "inadvertently improving his lie." This ruling moves him back to five under par, putting him three shots behind the current leader, Lucas Herbert.
The incident occurred during a dramatic evening of play at Royal Birkdale, adding significant tension to DeChambeau's pursuit of the championship.