Golf Star Hit With 2-Stroke Penalty for What He Did at U.S. Open
Summary
Golf player Joaquin Niemann was given a two-stroke penalty at the U.S. Open for throwing his club on the sixth hole during the first round. He also hit multiple shots out of bounds and finished the round with a high score.Key Facts
- Joaquin Niemann plays for LIV Golf.
- He received a two-stroke penalty for throwing a club, which the United States Golf Association (USGA) called "serious misconduct."
- The incident happened on the par-4 sixth hole at Shinnecock Hills during Round 1.
- Niemann hit two shots out of bounds before his fifth shot landed in play.
- He hit his sixth shot just before play was suspended due to darkness.
- The USGA Rule 1.2b allows penalties for behavior that goes against the spirit of golf.
- Niemann finished the round with a score of 78, which is eight strokes over par.
- His score placed him far from the cut line, meaning he did not qualify to continue in the tournament.
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