Joaquin Niemann Hit With Two-Shot Penalty for Club Throw at 2026 U.S. Open

Rule 1.2b and the Definition of 'Serious Misconduct'

Joaquin Niemann was assessed a two-shot penalty for throwing his club on the sixth hole during the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, according to the PGA Tour and news.google.com. The incident, which led to an 11 on the par-4 hole, was deemed “serious misconduct” under Rule 1.2b, which emphasizes integrity … Read more