Bryson DeChambeau practices in dark as he’s ‘onto the weekend’ after British Open penalty drama

Bryson DeChambeau practices in dark as he’s ‘onto the weekend’ after British Open penalty drama

The Bryson DeChambeau British Open drama has taken a new twist.

After threatening to pull Saturday’s round over a controversial stroke penalty, DeChambeau was seen practicing in the dark at Royal Birkdale on Friday night.

The video, which was taken by The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro, shows DeChambeau driving balls at around 10 p.m. local time — well past the sunset at the club.

After his moonlight practice, DeChambeau took to social media, confirming that although he was “disappointed” with Friday’s penalty, he would continue his play throughout the weekend.

“Obviously disappointed with the ruling,” DeChambeau posted on X. “I don’t agree with it, but it is what it is. This fires me up. Onto the weekend. Let’s get it”

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and his agent Brett Falkoff depart scoring after DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England. Getty Images

The golfer’s actions come after a wild scene during the second round of the British Open on Friday, where he got into it with the rules officials after they determined that he illegally improved his lie in high grass on the fifth hole by stamping down on the shrubbery.

DeChambeau’s penalty moved him from 7-under par — just one shot out of the lead ahead of the third round on Saturday — to 5-under par, leaving him tied for fifth.

He was informed of the infraction following his round and then was driven out in a golf cart with Grant Moir, the R&A executive director of governance, to reenact what went down in his eyes.


A golfer in a blue shirt with his caddy and other officials in long grass, with a golf leaderboard visible on the right.
DeChambeau got into an argument at the fifth hole with rules officials. USA Today

At one point, DeChambeau got into an argument with the officials, with the USA Today broadcast showing the American golfer swinging his arms and shaking his head in disagreement.

The cameras also appeared to show DeChambeau telling the rules officials, “I’m not going to play tomorrow.’’

When asked by reporters if he was going to play Saturday, DeChambeau mumbled that he was going to hit some balls before storming out of the practice range.

His social media post appears to confirm he will not be pulling out of the tournament, and his 5-under-par standing leaves him in contention in the final two rounds.

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