DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty
Bryson DeChambeau continues his run at The Open following a controversial two-stroke penalty that sparked threats of withdrawal.
📍 Where it landed
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during The Open, leading to a controversy where he threatened to withdraw. Despite the drama and criticism of his reaction, DeChambeau confirmed his status for Round 3 and continued playing.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (10)
- Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy at The Open: What happened, why was he penalised and how did he react to decision? Sky Sports · 45d ago
- Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty, confirms status for Round 3 of The Open Golf Channel · 45d ago
- ‘Childish' and ‘immature': Chamblee rips Bryson DeChambeau Open penalty drama Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- The Open Championship: Bryson DeChambeau is golf's main character ... again Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- Should Bryson DeChambeau have been given two-shot penalty at the Open? GOLF.com · 45d ago
- Bryson DeChambeau threatens WD after controversial, chaotic Open penalty Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty The Guardian · 45d ago
- Bryson DeChambeau might ditch British Open after controversial two-stroke penalty Los Angeles Times · 45d ago
- The Open 2026 - third round LIVE! Latest updates, highlights, scores as Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler chase major win Sky Sports · 45d ago
- Bryson DeChambeau Update: Latest On His Controversial British Open Penalty Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
The brief
Bryson DeChambeau has received a two-stroke penalty during The Open. Despite initial reports from the Los Angeles Times and Yahoo Sports that he might withdraw from the tournament, DeChambeau has since confirmed he will play in Round 3.
Coverage from Sky Sports and GOLF.com focuses on the specifics of the rules controversy and whether the penalty was justified. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports that commentator Chamblee described DeChambeau's reaction to the drama as 'childish' and 'immature'.
Attention now turns to the third round of the tournament as DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler compete for the major win, according to Sky Sports.
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Quick answers
What penalty did Bryson DeChambeau receive?
He was given a two-stroke penalty during The Open.
Did DeChambeau withdraw from the tournament?
No; although he threatened to withdraw, he confirmed his status for Round 3.
Who else is mentioned as chasing the major win?
Scottie Scheffler is also identified as chasing the win in the third round.
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