Bryson DeChambeau penalty adds controversy to eventful British Open second round
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Key Points:
- Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62s at the British Open, tying the major championship record, with Herbert leading at 8-under 132 after 36 holes.
- Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two shots for improving his swing path in thick grass, turning a 66 into a 68 and dropping him to tied for fifth place, three shots behind the leader.
- Jon Rahm received an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a poor tee shot but remains in contention, four shots behind Herbert after shooting 67.
- Burns, who only joined the Open after his wife gave birth early, finished with a strong birdie-birdie-birdie streak to tie the record and is among the leaders alongside newcomers Jackson Suber and Ryan Gerard.
- Defending champion Scottie Scheffler struggled with putting but managed a 68, staying four shots behind the leader as the tournament heads into the weekend.
