The Open Championship 2026: Bryson DeChambeau hit with shock two-stroke penalty at The Open

Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-stroke penalty after his second round at The Open Championship 2026 at Royal Birkdale for illegally improving his lie on the fifth hole. Following a lengthy review with officials, his score on that hole was revised to a triple-bogey seven. The penalty dropped DeChambeau to five under par, leaving him in a tie for fifth place after posting a round of 68.