Brandel Chamblee criticizes modern golfers for lack of composure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Brandel Chamblee expressed concerns regarding the behavior of modern golfers during the US Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 20, 2026. Chamblee specifically referenced incidents involving Joaquin Niemann, who received a two-shot penalty for throwing a club, and Jon Rahm, who was caught on a hot mic using profanity after a missed putt. He lamented a decline in sportsmanship, contrasting it with earlier legends like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Chamblee noted the PGA Tour's new code of conduct aims to address unacceptable behavior, highlighting a need for players to show greater composure.
- •Chamblee comments on behavior at the US Open on June 20, 2026.
- •Joaquin Niemann faced a penalty for throwing a club.
- •Jon Rahm was caught using profanity on a hot mic.
- •Chamblee criticizes a decline in sportsmanship among players.
- •The PGA Tour introduced a code of conduct addressing unacceptable behavior.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brandel Chamblee laments modern golfers’ lack of composure: ‘It’s lazy to throw clubs and… drop f-bombs’
"Golf has often been referred to as the gentleman’s game, but some modern men’s pro players have made headlines for their ungentlemanly moments. At this week’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills outside of New York, Joaquin Niemann was charged with a two-shot penalty for throwing a club while playing the 6th hole on Friday. That…
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