Bryson DeChambeau hit with controversial 2-shot penalty, throwing Open Championship into chaos
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Key Points:
- Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes at The Open Championship for inadvertently improving his lie on the fifth hole, dropping him from second place to a tie for fifth, three shots behind the leader.
- The penalty followed a lengthy and heated exchange with rules officials after DeChambeau finished his second round, during which he initially threatened to withdraw from the tournament in protest.
- Despite the controversy and his initial reaction, DeChambeau confirmed on social media that he would continue competing in the event.
- The ruling was based on the principle that any potential advantage gained, even if accidental, warrants a penalty, according to R&A rules chief Grant Moir.
- DeChambeau had shown strong form with a 3-under 67 in the first round and a 4-under 66 in the second before the penalty, positioning him well to contend for his first Claret Jug.
