https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joaquin-niemann-assessed-eventful-two-shot-penalty-at-2026-u-s-openContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joaquin-niemann-assessed-eventful-two-shot-penalty-at-2026-u-s-openhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/joaquin-niemann-assessed-eventful-two-shot-penalty-at-2026-u-s-open#u9632Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:27:28 +0000Joaquin 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 Shinnec