Bryson DeChambeau has been issued a two-stroke penalty after completing his second round at the Open Championship, tournament officials have confirmed.
The penalty was applied following the conclusion of DeChambeau's round, adding two strokes to his score at one of golf's most prestigious major events.
Further details surrounding the specific circumstances that led to the ruling have not yet been confirmed, but the penalty represents a significant blow to DeChambeau's hopes of contending at the tournament. A two-stroke addition at a major championship can have considerable consequences for a player's overall standing on the leaderboard.
DeChambeau has been one of the sport's most prominent figures in recent years, making the penalty a closely watched development as the Open Championship continues.
