# DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-18 02:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 8.57

## Executive Summary
Bryson DeChambeau continues his run at The Open following a controversial two-stroke penalty that sparked threats of withdrawal.

## Intelligence 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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Round, Bryson DeChambeau, DeChambeau, Open Championship Bryson DeChambeau, Chamblee, Bryson DeChambeau Open, Should Bryson DeChambeau, Open What

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy at The Open: What happened, why was he penalised and how did he react to decision? | 2026-07-18 11:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-wFBVV95cUxQcTNkVzQzLWRiRFZwS0JMSF92enJXT1YyTDl4c0tOdElYSHdNX3J1enc3NXdvUjAzS1lpNXNJZmZuYkJtd01YczRtUE9lZDFlaFV2N0ZjeU4tVjJZZXhNRUYydGNiRm90Z21nVGZBWl9PUzYwTDZGZ3J5ZkdaekhkRFptUlhPM0M0ejdRX19MUVdTNUR2b1NwR1d4X2hhQnE4NFhpU3RacThFZmhWSEJFeHdMZzhYX3BWdGdtekdtQzlPOHZWTWpsWU1nOGVBWUdoc2RBRmtUSnRpa1JKVFRtNDB3U0d0UXRaTjZVVTBZVEdXQnZRMVg0NENacw?oc=5) |
| Golf Channel | Bryson DeChambeau receives two-stroke penalty, confirms status for Round 3 of The Open | 2026-07-18 00:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQM3pMeFlaSTU4NE94RnAyRWpDVVBpbW5kTTViOGhGSjBoVU1nazJCRGhkdVFFdTAtV21tNEFreEd5SEdtMWtFcWwyandhUEZPcGRLMlFMNG9xbk1QWHB1UjF3blgyeGIyR0ljYzVBZDZZWUFmUzNTQnpCelZqaVlQTE0wUTVXeHVtd2l1ajBMb3lLRnhheUdxRHVqb1A2eHlaWEQ0THp0cHc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | ‘Childish' and ‘immature': Chamblee rips Bryson DeChambeau Open penalty drama | 2026-07-18 00:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQcl9mMHBUcVVSUUoxQlRlUVZlSVVVU0xyVVJoTGlMbERleHVxbWZVT1RlOFhWYnF5a3k4VUg2LUxXZ1dJNHV2ODRKSFY0ZWtWMlkyMVZnd2lWdjZ6Ym5PdjNlRkR5azFjMWxlNHIxczhaakNMdklSREs1YzVEd185akx2UjJSN3doUzg2bUItQzU?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | The Open Championship: Bryson DeChambeau is golf's main character ... again | 2026-07-18 00:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNU2NqYUdGS2NIMlFUNWR3SFdDX2VaV2RzSmE0RE1tTFJ3OGg4UFZ3Vzl6M19DY0FOYVd2Ukl3cmpqTW1iN2s5Y1UxTWgzU3YzdFczQ3BQLXp5d2JoOFRpbFVRVk9MVWlWeWdwM3VYNmI2cGFoS3hlQkpSS1dPbGVsc3BzUURHVk00UmloVnhkMktqb0xYT29RRXI3Q1RERWNMdjgwUnBjektObGRlSXRFUmhkZTJNSUxYWGdaLUhQYko?oc=5) |
| GOLF.com | Should Bryson DeChambeau have been given two-shot penalty at the Open? | 2026-07-18 00:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE9jYkc3dFcwc2MwUk16cXpVZXZrZVB4MVhsejRHWEh0V3ltQ3lrVFRYVXMtSE9aZWgwNnZaa1NSOWpqdXdxNXRaYkx1ZnJic2QtV0xja2d5a0d3YVFCcWwzYVdoUlhiUmU1VDI0VHlFdFdocVV2?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Bryson DeChambeau threatens WD after controversial, chaotic Open penalty | 2026-07-18 00:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNeDhMVi15VWhWenBmLWVTVVVuTXVOTl9IYWNUc3I4R3RZek9ORU5FNUU3VXlXSHpvNlI2UU40Rk1Ob2tPRG5fbUoyZWVWUjhoSWpWQ2xUZ2dKRm56REt5ZWRRaHEzZTZDMHVVX2QtRGYxR2theURlcTNUeVpfcVNMbm5mX2I3QVdHaEVfWEJwX1hYRUtaM3VMMA?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty | 2026-07-18 00:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPaGl3Y2ZSdjZNc0FGcG8wcThBWGNYSEZuRGhUaUpmWUZ5eS1UUTYtTmVsMDdLb1VBMG9majVWRkxOX3dDaFhQb3Z5bWNUZlN3QnVJZ1FJNm5yalc5MldIWkpVUE95Qkh2aldKRWgtZ0NQQy1qVXFKZlJKdGRSbWM3UXFZc3pRa19ZT2hRS2tKR05WZjJRVTVkVDdkU2ZsQmZWcEM0RkVWeElZTDNfTUpwVFdicHVXZGdRTUt3?oc=5) |
| Los Angeles Times | Bryson DeChambeau might ditch British Open after controversial two-stroke penalty | 2026-07-17 22:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNNlJzYndBal84dGtBUjZpVVZDN2pOZFY1YjRzYk5YUG9YN1l5WTRkelRlejVpNjRJZGFCalFZQ0NRWEVENV9xUVdSMm90ei1VelYwa0hsRlZHOVdSaHJCWEh3aTdJbkNLNlZUc08weGFlUDdoV01tSUR3bzVpTklYUEd4RXdpQzNlZkpYWHJ3SFU1dTlRZldZQUVwdk00NVNmeE9fWnVUeXJZRXEzbVdwaHdRVTZaeEc5akE?oc=5) |
| Sky Sports | The Open 2026 - third round LIVE! Latest updates, highlights, scores as Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler chase major win | 2026-07-17 22:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxPYmh3SHl2dWowd3pmTVJTLS1zYUcxWEQyckRBS0dGd1l1dFk1aHp0VTBBLWZ1QnRjT1VlbGxqUnVEX1Rybk9kUHJVekI3YzBEWlBWaHJlUWxMVEdZa2t0V3BVSWY2bFN2bU5hQ0xTdHY1ODZqbWpCdlJ5MzFWZHZTUjZGRnNrRmN2M29pc3M3cHFwOWpYZ29IMjR1YkxWVF9aZXNDM3BUSzQ2OUVWZmFJOGxZOHFsM2FXMHdFUHUtdkZJX0NBRlBIMlA4UDNSZ0tYWmNhdnN3ckhsMFh2ZXBmOUhVNjFLR3FlODk4TjhnbldycnZOZ09hZ2lnb3JmZDQxeF9NMA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Bryson DeChambeau Update: Latest On His Controversial British Open Penalty | 2026-07-17 22:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOSmE5NU9LbTI2YzVRbTdWNUU0N2hwSTd3OEp3UWxNUFNnYTRfbVBJYXR5MWRHOUszVUJUWDY0VFZoM3ZfNWpiMVc4a2FERkRnbHFzYmx0UXJIRkRCS1JHcEZlTlpzN0RYVUUzMTItbVVvTlhva1BERXV0SnlkZGsxZUZmTXE4ODZ0LVczMmZ5Z3ZhcnU0dmtYUGxrTQ?oc=5) |

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