India, July 18 -- American golfer Bryson DeChambeau was at the center of a controversy in the second round of The British Open on Friday. DeChambeau had a prolonged discussion with officials at the PGA Tour event about a two-stroke penalty in the fifth hole. The episode, which happened, was caught on camera, sparking a major row.

The row happened due to how animated Bryson DeChambeau looked at the at Royal Birkdale, in Southport, England, as he talked to officials at the 5th hole. He pleaded his case for a long time, potentially risking a penalty.

The incident was all the more surprising as Bryson shot a 66 and then suddenly went up to the officials to plead a case about a penalty at the previous 5th hole. The photos and videos of the i...