Despite threatening to withdraw, the golfer confirmed he would play the weekend after a penalty for improving his lie
DeChambeau to continue British Open after two-shot penalty controversy
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Let's get it” Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and his agent Brett Falkoff depart scoring after DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England. DeChambeau's agent told reporters he would make a decision on Saturday morning whether he would continue playing. After his moonlight practice, DeChambeau took to social media, confirming that although he was “disappointed” with Friday's penalty, he would continue his play throughout the weekend. “Obviously disappointed with the ruling,” DeChambeau posted on X . “I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is.
Furthermore, After threatening to pull Saturday's round over a controversial stroke penalty, DeChambeau was seen practicing in the dark at Royal Birkdale on Friday night. Tournament organizers gave DeChambeau the penalty after claiming he improved his lie before hitting his second shot on No. 5. Now, I'll stress that this applies even when the action is accidental, as it was in Bryson's case.” When asked by reporters as he walked away whether he would return for Saturday's third round, DeChambeau stopped short of giving any assurance.
In addition, Getty Images A visibly frustrated DeChambeau was taken back to the fifth hole by officials, where he remonstrated with tournament staff and appeared to tell decision-makers he would not continue in the championship.
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Let's get it” Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and his agent Brett Falkoff depart scoring after DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesDeChambeau's agent told reporters he would make a decision on Saturday morning whether he would continue playing.
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After his moonlight practice, DeChambeau took to social media, confirming that although he was “disappointed” with Friday's penalty, he would continue his play throughout the weekend. “Obviously disappointed with the ruling,” DeChambeau posted on X . “I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is.
according to New York PostAfter threatening to pull Saturday's round over a controversial stroke penalty, DeChambeau was seen practicing in the dark at Royal Birkdale on Friday night.
according to New York PostTournament organizers gave DeChambeau the penalty after claiming he improved his lie before hitting his second shot on No. 5.
according to Bleacher ReportNow, I'll stress that this applies even when the action is accidental, as it was in Bryson's case.” When asked by reporters as he walked away whether he would return for Saturday's third round, DeChambeau stopped short of giving any assurance.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1Getty Images A visibly frustrated DeChambeau was taken back to the fifth hole by officials, where he remonstrated with tournament staff and appeared to tell decision-makers he would not continue in the championship.
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