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U.S. Open 2026: Joaquin Niemann 'not proud' of serious misconduct, believes penalty excessive

Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty during the first round at Shinnecock for throwing a club. Niemann stated he is "not proud" of the action but believes the penalty was excessive. Despite the incident, he shot a 65 in the second round to make the cut.

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Niemann has addressed the penalty and successfully made the cut after a second-round 65.

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  1. Joaquin Niemann Penalized for Serious Misconduct at 2026 U.S. Open

    Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty during the first round at Shinnecock for throwing a club. Niemann stated he is "not proud" of the action but believes the penalty was excessive. Despite the incident, he shot a 65 in the second round to make the cut.

    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.
    • The penalty was for serious misconduct and abuse of clubs.
    • Niemann shot a 65 in the second round to make the cut.
    • Niemann stated he is "not proud" of the incident.
    • Niemann is a 27-year-old golfer from Chile who plays on LIV Golf.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Niemann is the first golfer in history to be penalized for abuse of clubs.
    • Niemann is the first golfer penalized for breaking the 2026 major championship code of conduct.
    • Niemann scored an 11 on the hole following the penalty.
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