Source: BroBible
Summary
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for allegedly improving his lie at The Open Championship. DeChambeau was investigated by rules officials after his second round and was ultimately given a two-stroke penalty for violating Rule 8.1. He was initially in second place at -7, but the penalty dropped him to -5. DeChambeau threatened to boycott the rest of the tournament if he was given the penalty.
Our Reading
The controversy arrives with confidence.
Bryson DeChambeau’s lie improvement skills are now a hot topic.
He stomped down on the grass, and his feet clearly put him in a better position.
Rules officials said it was a clear violation of Rule 8.1.
The real penalty is having to watch the rest of the tournament without him.
Two-stroke penalties are the new participation trophies.
