Clear cut to punish DeChambeau - R&A boss
Summary
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty during the Open Championship for stepping on long grass near his ball, which the golf authorities called a clear and straightforward rule decision. Despite this penalty, DeChambeau said it motivated him to continue competing, and he remains three shots behind the leader after the second round.Key Facts
- Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two shots at the Open Championship for stepping on long grass near his ball.
- The penalty occurred during the second round at Royal Birkdale.
- Mark Darbon, the R&A chief executive, said the penalty was a clear rule decision.
- DeChambeau finished the round at four-under 66, seven under par overall.
- DeChambeau is currently three shots behind the Australian leader, Lucas Herbert.
- DeChambeau said the penalty will motivate him for the weekend rounds.
- There was some emotional reaction from DeChambeau after the penalty, but details were kept private.
- Mark Darbon confirmed he had not been contacted by President Donald Trump about the penalty situation.
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