Bryson DeChambeau has been hit with a two-stroke penalty after completing his second round at the Open Championship, in a significant blow to the American's tournament prospects.
Officials confirmed the penalty following the conclusion of DeChambeau's round, though the specific circumstances leading to the ruling have not been detailed in official statements released so far.
A two-shot penalty at a major championship can have a considerable impact on a player's position on the leaderboard, and the sanction will be factored into DeChambeau's official score for the tournament.
Further details surrounding the nature of the infringement are expected to emerge as the Open Championship continues.
