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DeChambeau Penalized Two Strokes, Still Posts 8-Under at LIV

7/24/2026

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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau was penalised two strokes at The Open for improving his backswing on the fifth hole.
The penalty turned his bogey into a triple-bogey, dropping him to fifth place.
Bryson DeChambeau threatened to withdraw, stayed on, made the cut and finished six shots behind Ryan Fox.
Scottie Scheffler said Bryson DeChambeau is not a cheater.
Bryson DeChambeau later shot an eight-under, the second-best round at LIV Golf UK.

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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau was penalised two strokes at The Open for improving his backswing on the fifth hole.
The penalty turned his bogey into a triple-bogey, dropping him to fifth place.
Bryson DeChambeau threatened to withdraw, stayed on, made the cut and finished six shots behind Ryan Fox.
Scottie Scheffler said Bryson DeChambeau is not a cheater.
Bryson DeChambeau later shot an eight-under, the second-best round at LIV Golf UK.