Australian Lucas Herbert tops the field after a record‑tying second round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Herbert posted an 8‑under 62, matched by Sam Burns, while the rest of the leaderboard settled after the 36‑hole cut left 78 golfers alive.
Herbert enters “Moving Day” on Saturday, July 18, holding a two‑stroke cushion. Three Americans sit just behind him: Jackson Suber, Cameron Young and Ryan Gerard. Burns remains in a three‑way tie for fifth after also carding a 62.
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau found himself at the center of controversy after a two-shot penalty during the British Open.
Above, Bryson DeChambeau of the United States is driven by a rules offical on a buggy following day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau found himself at the center of controversy after a two-shot penalty during the British Open.
Above, Bryson DeChambeau of the United States is driven by a rules offical on a buggy following day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Richard Heathcote, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States speaks with a rules official following day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States departs scoring after being assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
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 The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States departs scoring after being assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States hits balls on the range after being assessed a two-stroke penalty on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States looks on after playing his second shot on the 14th hole on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States shake hands with the caddie of Tyrrell Hatton of England after finishing his round on the 18th green on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
US golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his drive from the 11th tee on day two of the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 17, 2026.
(ANDY BUCHANAN, AFP via Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
US golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his drive from the 11th tee on day two of the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 17, 2026.
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and caddie Greg Bodine on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Warren Little, Getty Images)
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Bryson DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after heated rules dispute at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States celebrates birdie putt on the 18th green on day two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2026 in Southport, England.
(Michael Reaves, Getty Images)
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4:20 a.m. — Min Woo Lee, Ryo Hisatsune
4:30 a.m. — Jose Luis Ballester Barrio, Kazuki Higa
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