Bryson DeChambeau was handed a penalty for his behaviour at Royal Birkdale, prompting plenty of fallout

In astonishing scenes at Royal Birkdale on Friday, the American could be seen shouting animatedly at officials as they argued over whether he improved his lie on the fifth hole.

Bryson DeChambeau sparked controversy at The Open after a lengthy rules dispute with officials over a two-stroke penalty on the fifth hole.

The allegation levelled at the two-time major champion was that he had improved his stance as he attempted to escape from deep rough on the fifth.

DeChambeau argued with rules officials for quite some time after his round.

Bryson DeChambeau has been in the best form of this season at Royal Birkdale, but now there is a possibility he may leave the Open

The American was punished for improving the line of his swing and was doubtful to continue before clearing matters up on social media

American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has exploded in anger after his second round at the British Open after being penalised by officials for “improving the area” of an intended…

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at The Open after officials ruled he inadvertently improved his lie, giving himself a potential advantage.

Chaos at the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as Bryson DeChambeau is penalized after the round for rules infraction.

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.

Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for stepping on long grass during the second round of the Open Championship.

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Bryson DeChambeau was handed a penalty for his behaviour at Royal Birkdale, prompting plenty of fallout

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.

The American was looking to make up lost ground on Saturday.

The Masters champion was among a number of upset players after DeChambeau’s late-night drama at Royal Birkdale due to the American being handed a two-shot penalty

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Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-shot penalty during The Open after he was deemed to have improved his lie during his second round, with world number one Scottie Scheffler now…

Bryson DeChambeau was left fuming that he was handed a two-shot penalty at The Open and as he argued his case called for the assistance of Donald Trump