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07/17 15:50 CDT British Open comes to life with 62s by Herbert and Burns.
DeChambeau penalized two shots
British Open comes to life with 62s by Herbert and Burns. DeChambeau penalized
two shots
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) --- Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns took their place in
history in the British Open on Friday when each equaled the major record with
rounds of 8-under 62. The buzz at Royal Birkdale carried into twilight when
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two shots and visibly frustrated.
DeChambeau finished birdie-birdie for a 66 that left him one shot behind
Herbert. But after the round officials took him out to the fifth hole.
DeChambeau hit into high grass to the right of the 321-yard hole. He stomped
around trying to figure out the shot.
R&A officials deemed he inadvertently affected the path of his swing. They
assessed him a two-shot penalty, turning the 66 into a 68. DeChambeau argued
his case. He left without speaking to the media and headed straight to the
driving range.
His agent was asked if DeChambeau would play Saturday, and replied, "We'll see."
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