Bryson DeChambeau continues to draw attention at The Open as the reaction to a two-shot penalty from Friday’s play carries into the weekend at Royal Birkdale. Multiple outlets describe his presence as a central feature of the tournament’s unfolding “soap opera” atmosphere, with spectators and coverage framing him as a kind of pantomime villain despite the penalty situation. The reporting emphasizes that the controversy does not end with the decision itself; instead, the fallout remains a focal point for discussion at the course. While the specific circumstances of the penalty are not detailed in the provided excerpts, both sources agree on the key timeline: DeChambeau receives a two-shot penalty on Friday evening, and the attention and drama surrounding that incident continues afterward as he plays at Royal Birkdale. Overall coverage characterizes the moment as part of the broader entertainment and tension that can accompany officiating decisions during major championships.