DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty

American’s participation over weekend was in doubt DeChambeau: ‘I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is’ Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing participation in the Open Championship was in doubt until after midnight on Saturday, after extraordinary scenes at the conclusion of the 32-year-old’s second round at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau was handed a two-stroke penalty for improving the line of his swing in thick rough, with the scenario prompting a furious response from the American. The sanction shifted DeChambeau out of second place – one stroke behind the leader, Lucas Herbert – and left him in a tie for fifth. Continue reading...

Ewan Murray at Royal Birkdale · Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 3:06 PM
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DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty

American’s participation over weekend was in doubt
DeChambeau: ‘I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is’

Bryson DeChambeau’s ongoing participation in the Open Championship was in doubt until after midnight on Saturday, after extraordinary scenes at the conclusion of the 32-year-old’s second round at Royal Birkdale.

DeChambeau was handed a two-stroke penalty for improving the line of his swing in thick rough, with the scenario prompting a furious response from the American. The sanction shifted DeChambeau out of second place – one stroke behind the leader, Lucas Herbert – and left him in a tie for fifth.

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