Bryson DeChambeau assessed two-stroke penalty at Open Championship

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau assessed two-stroke penalty at Open Championship
Summary

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after officials ruled he improved his intended backswing area on the fifth hole. His second-round score was adjusted to 68, dropping him to 5-under par, three shots behind leader Lucas Herbert. Fans have called on Donald Trump, a friend of DeChambeau, to intervene with the R&A, though Trump has no authority in the matter. Following the ruling, DeChambeau engaged in a heated discussion with officials and appeared to be uncertain about continuing in the tournament, but later practiced on the driving range.

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  • DeChambeau originally scored 7-under before the penalty.
  • The penalty assessed for improving the backswing area on the fifth hole.
  • Fans jokingly urged Donald Trump to intervene with the ruling body.
  • DeChambeau was seen practicing after the ruling, indicating he may continue.
  • He trails Lucas Herbert by three shots as the tournament continues.
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  • 11:56 PMYahoo SportsDonald Trump urged to intervene after Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial Open penalty
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