Bryson DeChambeau penalized two shots for improving lie at The Open

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty during his round at The Open on July 17, 2026, after officials determined he inadvertently improved his lie by stepping on deep grass near his ball. This occurred as he concluded his round with a score of 66, placing him 5-under-par overall, three strokes behind leaders Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns, who both shot record rounds of 62. DeChambeau expressed frustration over the penalty but continued with his plans to practice. The incident raises questions about the enforcement of rules and players' actions on the course, as evidenced by a similar warning issued to Jon Rahm for throwing his club in frustration during his round of 67, leaving him four shots off the lead.

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