Bryson DeChambeau's second round at Open Championship under penalty review
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
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"Graeme McDowell believes that Bryson DeChambeau did not mean to improve his lie on the fifth hole during the second round of The Open Championship, but probably did deserve a penalty over the incident. Whatever happens over the final two days at Royal Birkdale, the 2026 Open Championship is likely to be remembered for the trials and tribulations of Bryson DeChambeau.
"Bryson DeChambeau has made a decision after he was unsure whether he'd continue playing The Open Championship after a 2-stroke penalty The post Bryson DeChambeau Breaks Silence About Penalty at Open appeared first on HEAVY.
"Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after his round Friday at the Open Championship for improving his swing path on the par-4 fifth hole.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:30 AMGraeme McDowell reacts to Bryson DeChambeau being handed a penalty at The Open
Graeme McDowell believes that Bryson DeChambeau did not mean to improve his lie on the fifth hole during the second round of The Open Championship, but probably did deserve a penalty over the incident. Whatever happens over the final two days at Royal Birkdale, the 2026 Open Championship is likely to be remembered for the trials and tribulations of Bryson DeChambeau.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 4:05 AMBryson DeChambeau's Open Championship rules controversy, explained
Bryson DeChambeau was given a two-shot penalty during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship for violating Rule 8.1b.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 2:18 AMBryson DeChambeau Breaks Silence About Penalty at Open
Bryson DeChambeau has made a decision after he was unsure whether he'd continue playing The Open Championship after a 2-stroke penalty The post Bryson DeChambeau Breaks Silence About Penalty at Open appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:46 PMBritish Open 2026: Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty, leaves Round 3 in doubt
Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after his round Friday at the Open Championship for improving his swing path on the par-4 fifth hole.
- 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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