Joaquin Niemann gets two-shot penalty for throwing club at U.S. Open
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing his golf club on the sixth hole during the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, an action classified as "serious misconduct."
- The incident occurred after Niemann hit two tee shots out of bounds on the par-4 sixth hole, leading to frustration.
- His ball eventually landed in a native area, and he could only advance it 112 yards before play was stopped due to darkness.
- Upon resuming play the next day, Niemann was penalized under Rule 1.2b, which emphasizes integrity and respect for the game, resulting in an 11 on the hole.
- Niemann completed his first round with a score of 78, eight over par.
