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Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 British Open for improving his lie, stirring controversy and impacting his reputation.

Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship for allegedly improving his lie, a significant infraction in golf rules. This incident sparked widespread attention and controversy as it affected his standing in the tournament and led to visible frustration, including a threat to quit the Open.