Bryson DeChambeau reportedly tried to get US President Donald Trump involved in the dispute that saw him hit with a two-shot penalty at The Open.

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.