DeChambeau: two-shot penalty cost me the Claret Jug

Bryson DeChambeau says a retrospective two-shot penalty at Royal Birkdale's 5th hole in the second round cost him the 2026 Open. Speaking at LIV Golf UK on 24 July, he said: "Two holes and I'm right there with the Claret Jug." He finished tied 14th at 4 under, six behind winner Ryan Fox at 10 under. DeChambeau never disputed standing on the grass; his argument is intent and proportion, not the rule.