Joaquin Niemann penalized for misconduct at U.S. Open, bounces back with 65
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty for throwing his club during the first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, resulting in an eight-over 78. After the incident, he regrouped to shoot a five-under 65 in the second round. Niemann expressed regret over his actions, acknowledging that frustration influenced his behavior. He finished the second round with a three-over total, securing a spot for the weekend play. Despite efforts to appeal the penalty, the USGA confirmed that there is no formal appeal process for such rulings.
- •Niemann was penalized for throwing a club on the sixth hole.
- •He shot an eight-over 78 in the first round.
- •In the second round, Niemann posted a five-under 65.
- •He finished with a three-over total, making the cut.
- •The USGA stated there is no appeal process for his penalty.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: ‘Not proud of it’—Joaquin Niemann on the club throw that cost him two shots
- 7:58 PMGolf Channel — U.S. Open 2026: Joaquin Niemann 'not proud' of serious misconduct, believes penalty excessive - Golf Channel
"Joaquin Niemann insists he is "going to learn" from being handed a two-shot penalty at the US Open, although was surprised by the severity of the punishment for throwing a golf club.
"Niemann, who was penalized two strokes for throwing his club during Thursday's first round, followed the incident with a second-round, 5-under 65 to make the U.S. Open cut.
"Joaquin Niemann says he let his frustrations get the best of him. Somehow, he regrouped from his serious misconduct penalty to shoot a second-round 65 and make the cut
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:40 PMU.S. Open 2026: ‘Not proud of it’—Joaquin Niemann on the club throw that cost him two shots
Joaquin Niemann says he let his frustrations get the best of him. Somehow, he regrouped from his serious misconduct penalty to shoot a second-round 65 and make the cut
- Golf ChannelJun 19, 2026, 7:58 PMU.S. Open 2026: Joaquin Niemann 'not proud' of serious misconduct, believes penalty excessive - Golf Channel
Niemann, who was penalized two strokes for throwing his club during Thursday's first round, followed the incident with a second-round, 5-under 65 to make the U.S. Open cut.
- Sky Sports—'I'm not proud of it!' - LIV star Niemann explains US Open misconduct penalty
Joaquin Niemann insists he is "going to learn" from being handed a two-shot penalty at the US Open, although was surprised by the severity of the punishment for throwing a golf club.
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