DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes
Summary
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty during the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. The penalty was for accidentally improving the position of his ball by stepping on long grass near it, which set him back in the tournament standings.Key Facts
- The event took place at Royal Birkdale during the Open Championship.
- DeChambeau scored four under par 66 in the second round.
- He was initially one shot behind the leader at seven under par.
- Officials gave him a two-shot penalty for a rules violation.
- The violation was stepping on long grass close to his ball on the fifth hole.
- The penalty moved him from seven under par to five under par.
- This put him three shots behind the leader, Lucas Herbert.
- The incident involved a long discussion with Open officials before the penalty was confirmed.
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