Niemann first to get two-shot penalty for throwing club (opens original article in a new tab)

Golfer Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty for throwing his club during the US Open, expressing regret over being the first to face the new code of conduct rules.

• Joaquin Niemann received a two-shot penalty for throwing his sand wedge during the US Open
• Niemann expressed regret over being the first golfer penalized under the new 2026 major championship code of conduct
• The penalty occurred after Niemann hit two tee shots out of bounds and had an awkward lie on the sixth hole
• Niemann later shot a five-under 65 in the second round to stay near the cut line