American golf star Bryson DeChambeau has been penalised two strokes at the British Open after officials ruled his actions on the fifth hole violated golf regulations.

The incident occurred when DeChambeau was seen walking around the area of his ball before taking a shot, which officials claimed improved his swing area.Despite carding a four-under 66 on Friday and finishing second overall, the penalty dropped him to five-under, tying him for fifth.DeChambeau reportedly threatened to withdraw from the tournament after being confronted by rules officials.R&A rules official Grant Moir confirmed the penalty, stating that improving the swing area is prohibited even if accidental.DeChambeau’s agent indicated he would decide on Saturday whether to continue competing.The incident has sparked debate about the strictness of golf's rules and their impact on players' strategies.