Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after rules officials determined he improved his lie in the rough on the fifth hole. DeChambeau reportedly disputed the ruling with officials before accepting the penalty.
Despite the penalty, DeChambeau remains competitive in the tournament. According to betting updates, his odds actually improved after Friday’s action, suggesting he maintained a strong position in the standings even with the infraction.
The Open Championship has also featured multiple record-tying performances, with two players shooting 62s in the tournament, raising questions about which performance will be most significant by the end of the final round.
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