Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship

Summary

At The Open Championship on Friday, Bryson DeChambeau incurred a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole. The R&A, the tournament's organizing body, refused to cave to DeChambeau's objections, which included a threat to withdraw from the event. Additionally, he controversially suggested calling former President Donald Trump for support, which was promptly denied. The R&A's firm stance has drawn comparisons to FIFA's handling of a recent controversy during the World Cup, where Trump intervened in a player suspension issue.

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By the Numbers

•DeChambeau penalized two strokes for improving his lie
•He threatened to withdraw from The Open Championship
•R&A denied his request to call Donald Trump
•R&A's response contrasts with FIFA's recent handling of Trump
•The Open Championship remains ongoing

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — The Open Championship’s treatment of Bryson DeChambeau showed FIFA how they should have responded to Donald Trump

What they're saying

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Bryson DeChambeau attempted to throw his weight around at The Open Championship, and the organizers of the championship simply wouldn’t have it. DeChambeau found himself wrapped in the biggest controversy of the tournament on Friday night when the R&A, the championship organizers, gave him a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie on the fifth hole.
— Yahoo Sports

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