Sam Burns makes statement about Bryson DeChambeau and his penalty after playing with him on day three at The Open

Sam Burns has shared his sympathy for Bryson DeChambeau following his two-shot penalty at the US Open.

The punishment on day two at Royal Birkdale continues to divide opinion, with many of the remaining field having been asked about the incident on day three.

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Burns was no exception, and he was in the unique position of being partnered with his fellow American on Saturday.

DeChambeau was hugely disappointed after being docked two points at The Open on Friday, having been deemed to have improved his backswing line on the fifth hole.

Notably, Rory McIlroy thinks DeChambeau deserved his penalty at Royal Birkdale, but Burns