Bryson DeChambeau penalized two strokes at The Open

The R&A has issued an official statement following the two-stroke penalty assessed to Bryson DeChambeau during Friday's second round of The Open Championship. The infraction occurred on the par-4 fifth hole, where DeChambeau was found to have altered the turf to achieve a more favorable lie.

The penalty was handed down after an extensive review and discussion on the course. Despite the setback, DeChambeau finished his second round with a score of 66, bringing his total to seven-under par through 36 holes. This places him just one shot behind the current leader heading into the weekend.