American picked up a two-stroke penalty on Friday after improving the line of his swing by trampling a patch of rough on the fifth hole

Bryson DeChambeau has been given a two-shot penalty after his second round at the British Open. That has dropped the American star out of the final group and raised doubts about…

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's second encouraging round at the 2026 Open Championship took a hit because of a rules violation.

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving his lie on the fifth hole of The Open on Friday.

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

The American was punished for improving the line of his swing during the second round, a sanction which moved DeChambeau out of second place

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…

DeChambeau will apparently decided on Saturday if he wants to keep playing in the British Open after being called for a two-stroke penalty.

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.

Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty at The Open Championship for improving the conditions affecting his stroke shocked Royal Birkdale.

The American was furious with officials after being handed a two-shot penalty

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

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