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

Joaquin Niemann has been assessed a two-stroke penalty during the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock.

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The brief

Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty during play at the 2026 U.S. Coverage from Golf Digest, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and Golf Channel emphasizes that this is a rare penalty occurring during the tournament's first round.

Reports categorize the act as throwing a club. The impact of this penalty on Niemann’s overall score and his standing in the remainder of the U.S.

Further developments regarding his performance in the tournament will follow as the first round concludes.

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Quick answers

What caused the penalty?

Niemann was penalized for throwing his club while playing at the U.S. Open.

Where is the event taking place?

The tournament is being held at Shinnecock.

When did the penalty occur?

The penalty occurred during the first round of the competition.

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Joaquin Niemann U.S. Open Shinnecock Golf PGA

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