Bryson DeChambeau discusses potential rules violation at British Open

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau discusses potential rules violation at British Open

Summary

Bryson DeChambeau finished his second round at the British Open just one shot off the lead, but faced scrutiny over a possible rules violation. Following his round, DeChambeau argued with a rules official regarding an incident on the fifth hole where he may have improved his lie. DeChambeau allegedly trampled grass while attempting to escape fescue, which could potentially result in a two-stroke penalty if determined a violation. He is currently revisiting the fifth hole with officials to determine the situation's outcome, impacting his standing for the next round.

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By the Numbers

•DeChambeau is one shot behind the leader after round two.
•Potential penalty could be two strokes if a violation is confirmed.
•The discussion centers around the fifth hole incident.
•DeChambeau's earlier rounds included missed cuts at prior majors this year.
•Officials are examining the fifth hole again with DeChambeau.

Latest Updates

1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau’s conduct after being given penalty slammed, ‘it is really hard to stomach’
8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau lie controversy, explained: Why golfer's British Open was soured by a potential rules violation

What they're saying

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Bryson DeChambeau has found himself at the center of a rules controversy at The Open. He was docked two strokes after the R&A deemed him to have inadvertently improved his lie from the rough on the fifth hole.
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