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Joaquin Niemann gets two-shot penalty for throwing club at U.S. Open

Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. The LIV Golf star carded an 11 on that hole and finished the opening round with an eight-over par 78. Niemann later recorded a 5-under 65 in a bounce-back round.

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Niemann recovered from a first-round penalty and a score of 78 to fire a 65.

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  1. Joaquin Niemann penalized at U.S. Open for throwing club

    Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. The LIV Golf star carded an 11 on that hole and finished the opening round with an eight-over par 78. Niemann later recorded a 5-under 65 in a bounce-back 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 at Shinnecock Hills.
    • Niemann scored an 11 on the par-4 sixth hole during Thursday's first round.
    • Niemann finished his opening round with an eight-over par 78.
    • Niemann recorded a 5-under 65 in a subsequent round.
    • Niemann is a LIV Golf player.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Niemann is the first golfer in history to be penalized for 'Abuse of Clubs'.
    • The USGA cited 'serious misconduct' as the reason for the penalty.
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