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DeChambeau was penalized for stamping down grass behind his ball on the fifth hole, sparking a late-night practice session

Bryson DeChambeau to continue at The Open after two-shot penalty

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But after signing his card, DeChambeau was approached by rules officials over an incident on the fifth hole earlier in the day. There was a suggestion he stamped down grass behind the ball. With rumours swirling that DeChambeau was considering refusing to play on Saturday, he marched past the waiting media on his way to the practice ground and – after almost an hour hitting balls in the light of the giant screen on the range – he finally departed at 10.29pm.

Furthermore, But the 32-year-old was whisked away by rules officials after his round to the scene of what they felt had been a rules infringement earlier at the fifth hole. 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. 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.

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But after signing his card, DeChambeau was approached by rules officials over an incident on the fifth hole earlier in the day.
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There was a suggestion he stamped down grass behind the ball.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +2
With rumours swirling that DeChambeau was considering refusing to play on Saturday, he marched past the waiting media on his way to the practice ground and – after almost an hour hitting balls in the light of the giant screen on the range – he finally departed at 10.29pm.
according to The Independent
But the 32-year-old was whisked away by rules officials after his round to the scene of what they felt had been a rules infringement earlier at the fifth hole.
according to ABC News Australia — World
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 Post
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.
according to New York Post
'He's not a cheater': DeChambeau to continue playing at British Open as controversy erupts over two-shot penalty.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1

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But after signing his card, DeChambeau was approached by rules officials over an incident on the fifth hole earlier in the day.
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