Bryson DeChambeau says two‑shot penalty cost him Open win at Royal Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau said the two‑shot penalty he received at Royal Birkdale prevented him from contending for the 2026 Open Championship. The sanction halted his progress into the final rounds and diminished his chances of lifting the Claret Jug.

DeChambeau criticised the ruling, calling for clearer guidelines and urging that such penalties not affect future major tournaments.