Bryson DeChambeau docked two shots at The Open after club issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau lost two shots during the second round of The Open Championship for inadvertently improving his backswing area on the fifth hole, dropping from seven-under to five-under. Jon Rahm, who faced a warning for throwing his club earlier in the round, is now three shots off the lead while DeChambeau is one shot back. The ruling comes amid stricter enforcement of penalties for on-course misconduct by major championships. Both players will head into the weekend looking to improve their standings.
- •DeChambeau docks to five-under, three shots off the lead.
- •Rahm receives a warning for throwing his club.
- •Stricter penalties are being enforced in major championships.
- •Golf governing bodies are addressing on-course misconduct.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why Jon Rahm should consider himself incredibly fortunate after Bryson DeChambeau docked two shots at The Open
"Jon Rahm avoided major punishment on day two of The Open Championship, but Bryson DeChambeau was not so lucky. DeChambeau was docked two shots for inadvertently improving his backswing area on the fifth hole, causing him to drop from seven-under to five-under.
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