American golfer Bryson DeChambeau faced a two-stroke penalty for an alleged rules violation during the British Open, which he described as 'firing him up' for the weekend.

The incident occurred when DeChambeau, who had previously birdied the final two holes of his second round to climb within one shot of the lead, was penalized for 'inadvertently improving' his lie on the fifth hole.Despite the penalty, DeChambeau remains in contention after making the cut at a major championship for the first time this year.

Meanwhile, Ryan Fox of New Zealand joined the elite group of players who have achieved a record-breaking 62 at a major championship, sharing the lead with Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns.The tournament's leaderboard is packed with top-tier players, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and home favorite Tommy Fleetwood.

The exceptional weather conditions and firm, fast course have contributed to multiple rounds of 62, with Fox's performance highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the Royal Birkdale Golf Club.The competition promises to be highly competitive as players aim to secure victory in golf's original major championship.