Bryson DeChambeau 2-stroke penalty at British Open 2026: What we know
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Key Points:
- Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty during Round 2 of the 2026 Open Championship for a rules violation related to his actions on the fifth hole, confirmed by an R&A official.
- The penalty stemmed from DeChambeau stepping on long fescue grass near his ball, which was deemed to have potentially improved his lie or swing path, violating rules that prohibit moving or bending natural objects in the area of the intended swing.
- Despite the penalty dropping him three shots behind the leader, DeChambeau expressed disappointment but confirmed via social media that he will continue competing in the tournament.
- The R&A emphasized that the rule applies even if the improvement to the lie or swing was accidental and that players must take the least intrusive action when addressing conditions around their ball.
- DeChambeau officially recorded a triple bogey on the fifth hole and currently stands at 5-under par for the tournament, three strokes behind leader Lucas Herbert.
