Joaquin Niemann penalized two strokes for club throw at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The incident occurred as he struggled with his tee shots, ultimately scoring an 11 on the par-4 hole. This penalty marks the first application of a new USGA rule regarding serious misconduct. Niemann was even par before the disruptive hole, where he did not manage to get the ball into play until his fifth shot. He signed for a total score of 78 after his first round.
- •Joaquin Niemann plays at the U.S. Open on June 19, 2026.
- •He receives a two-stroke penalty for serious misconduct.
- •Niemann scores an 11 on the sixth hole.
- •He finishes the round with a score of 78.
- •This is the first use of the new USGA misconduct rule.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — LIV golfer penalized for club throw at U.S. Open, cards 11
"This LIV Golf player received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club at the US Open marking a first under new rule for 'serious misconduct.'
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