Joaquin Niemann penalized for club throw during U.S. Open round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Joaquin Niemann incurred a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 U.S. Open after throwing a club on the sixth hole. This incident occurred during a challenging stretch where Niemann hit two balls out of bounds. According to reports, he became visibly angry and kicked a nearby flag marking his ball, prompting officials to penalize him under a new rule regarding player behavior and sportsmanship. The tournament continues as Niemann navigates the rest of his round amidst the scrutiny.
- •Niemann carded an 11 on the par-4 sixth hole at the U.S. Open.
- •He was penalized for behavior deemed uncharacteristic of golf's spirit.
- •A volunteer witnessed Niemann's club throw that led to the penalty.
- •The incident highlights the enforcement of new player conduct rules.
- •Niemann continues his round following the two-stroke penalty.
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