DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes

DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes

Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win the Open has taken a hit after he was given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.DeChambeau put himself one shot off the lead on seven under par with a four-under 66 in round two, but was whisked away by rules officials when he walked off the course to discuss a rules infringement.The American was accused of trampling on long grass close to his ball on the fifth hole.After a long discussion with Open officials, it was confirmed he had been given a two-shot penalty for "inadvertently improving his lie", pushing him back to five under par and three shots behind leader Lucas Herbert.More to follow.More to follow.

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