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Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship bid was overshadowed by a controversial Temporary Immovable Obstruction relief on the 17th hole, granting a free drop near hospitality structures that sparked widespread debate; he birdied 17 but bogeyed 18 and finished two behind, making the ruling a defining moment of the final round.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing in thick fescue on the fifth hole during the second round of The Open, dropping from solo second to a tie for fifth. R&A official Grant Moir said the penalty applies even when the action is accidental. DeChambeau appeared frustrated and hinted he might not play the next day, while his agent argued the decision was unfair. He finished Day 2 at two-under 68 as Lucas Herbert led at eight-under.
Bryson DeChambeau argued with rules officials over whether he improved his lie while searching for his ball on the fifth hole of the Open; the R&A ruled he did improve it and penalized him two strokes, dropping him from seven-under to five-under and into a tie for fifth with Si Woo Kim and Sam Burns. He will resume play Saturday alongside Burns.
Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two‑stroke penalty for potentially improving his backswing on tamped grass near the fifth hole, dropping his score from 66 to 68 and leaving him several shots behind the leaders. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns then carded 62s to tie the major championship record and sit atop the leaderboard at 8-under 132 after 36 holes, with Burns finishing strong to join the pace. Rahm received an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a bad tee shot, and the day’s drama left DeChambeau’sOpen weekend plans uncertain as leaders solidified their positions.
Former major champion Mark Calcavecchia was escorted off Augusta National grounds for using a cell phone, as the club enforces a strict ban on personal devices. Phones are available in designated areas if needed, and the incident underscores Augusta’s rule-following stance ahead of the Masters field.
After Europe's narrow victory in the Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley called for a rule change regarding the Envelope Rule, which allowed Europe to replace injured Viktor Hovland with a half-point, a situation Bradley believes should be reconsidered for future competitions.
Shane Lowry was penalized two shots at the British Open after a ball movement during a practice swing was detected via camera footage, leading to a rules controversy as Lowry maintained he did not see the ball move and believed the decision was made prematurely by officials.
Shane Lowry received a two-stroke penalty at The Open after video appeared to show his ball moving during a practice swing, affecting his score and position in the tournament. Despite the controversy, he made the cut and plans to continue competing.
Brooks Koepka, fresh off his PGA Championship win, had equipment issues during his return to tournament play at the LIV Golf debut in Virginia. Koepka noticed a crack in his driver on the sixth hole and was not allowed to replace it until it sustained more damage. Despite the setback, Koepka finished even-par 72 for the day. He has been enjoying his post-PGA win life, attending NHL and NBA playoff games.