Bryson DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty during The Open

Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-shot penalty during his second round at The Open on July 18, 2026, for unintentionally improving his lie in the rough on the fifth hole. The incident sparked controversy as DeChambeau was seen engaged in a heated discussion with R&A officials regarding the ruling. Initially one shot off the lead, the penalty turned his bogey into a triple-bogey seven, dropping him three shots behind the leader. DeChambeau later practiced late into the evening before leaving the course without speaking to the media.