Joaquin Niemann penalized two shots for misconduct at U.S. Open

Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty during the U.S. Open for serious misconduct after an incident while playing the sixth hole. Following a poor performance on the hole, he threw his club in frustration, leading to the penalty assessed by the USGA the next morning. The governing body cited a new code of conduct policy aimed at maintaining decorum among players, though its implementation has drawn criticism for lack of clarity. Niemann expressed confusion over the rule and described the two-stroke addition to his score as excessive. Despite the setback, he accepted the decision and held a press conference to address the incident.

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