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Elliott Heath

Joaquin Niemann Receives Two-Stroke Penalty For 'Serious Misconduct' At US Open

Joaquin Niemann wearing a white Ping cap and white polo shirt during the US Open.

Joaquin Niemann has become the first golfer to receive a penalty for breaking the new code of conduct policy introduced into the 2026 Majors.

The LIV Golf star was assessed two penalty strokes for throwing a club on the 6th hole during round one of the US Open, with the USGA stating the act "was determined to be serious misconduct under Rule 1.2b."

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