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

Joaquin Niemann becomes the first golfer in history to be penalized for 'abuse of clubs' after a meltdown at the 2026 U.S. Open.

By · Published June 20, 2026 at 05:30 UTC · Updated June 22, 2026 at 18:35 UTC

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📍 How it ended

Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty at the U.S. Open for throwing his club, an incident described as serious misconduct.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 70d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty during the U.S. Open after throwing his club.

The incident, described as 'serious misconduct,' resulted in Niemann scoring an 11 on one hole. Coverage from the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, and BBC emphasizes the historic nature of the penalty, noting Niemann as the first golfer to be penalized for 'abuse of clubs.' Reports from Yahoo Sports include Niemann stating he is 'not proud' of the action.

Attention now turns to Niemann's performance following the incident, as ESPN reports he followed the penalty with a round of 65.

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Questions people are asking

What was the specific penalty given to Joaquin Niemann?

Niemann was assessed a two-shot penalty for throwing his club.

Why is this penalty considered historic?

According to Bleacher Report and BBC, Niemann is the first golfer in history to be penalized for 'abuse of clubs.'

How did Niemann react to the incident?

Niemann stated he was 'not proud of it' regarding the club throw.

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