Bryson DeChambeau's second round at Open Championship under penalty review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau completed his second round at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a 4-under 66, placing him one stroke behind Lucas Herbert. Following his round, DeChambeau engaged in a lengthy discussion with a rules official regarding a possible penalty for his play out of the fescue on the fifth hole, where he recorded his only bogey. The inquiry centers on whether he improved his lie while tramping down grass around his ball. If deemed to have committed an infraction, it could result in a two-stroke penalty, potentially dropping his overall score to 5 under and affecting his position heading into the third round.
- •DeChambeau shot a 4-under 66 in Round 2.
- •He is currently one shot behind leader Lucas Herbert.
- •The discussion focused on possible rules infraction on the fifth hole.
- •If penalized, his score could change to 5 under.
- •The third round continues on July 18.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau handed penalty for Open Championship rules violation
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Did Bryson DeChambeau commit a penalty at Open Championship?
"Bryson DeChambeau's hit out of the fescue during Round 2 of The Open 2026 is under review for a possible penalty. Here's what we know.
"Bryson DeChambeau's second encouraging round at the 2026 Open Championship took a hit because of a rules violation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:53 PMBryson DeChambeau handed penalty for Open Championship rules violation
Bryson DeChambeau's second encouraging round at the 2026 Open Championship took a hit because of a rules violation.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:05 PMDid Bryson DeChambeau commit a penalty at Open Championship?
Bryson DeChambeau's hit out of the fescue during Round 2 of The Open 2026 is under review for a possible penalty. Here's what we know.
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