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Joaquin Niemann Assessed Eventful Two-Shot Penalty at 2026 U.S. Open

Joaquin Niemann was penalized two strokes for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. The USGA cited the incident as serious misconduct. Niemann responded by shooting a 65 in the second round.

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Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for club abuse during the opening round.

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  1. Joaquin Niemann Receives Two-Shot Penalty at 2026 U.S. Open

    Joaquin Niemann was penalized two strokes for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. The USGA cited the incident as serious misconduct. Niemann responded by shooting a 65 in the second round.

    What's confirmed:

    • Joaquin Niemann was assessed a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open.
    • The USGA determined Niemann's actions constituted serious misconduct.
    • Niemann is the first golfer in history to be penalized for abuse of clubs.
    • Niemann shot a 5-under 65 in the second round.
    • The event took place at Shinnecock Hills.
    • Niemann plays for LIV Golf.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Niemann scored an 11 on the hole following the penalty.
    • Niemann posted an opening-round 78.
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