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Joaquin Niemann was assessed two penalty strokes for throwing a club on the sixth hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. Open on Thursday. As a result, he carded an 11 on the par-4 sixth hole. He signed for 78 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Niemann, 27, was even par for the championship before the disastrous hole. The trouble began when he hit his first two tee shots into the native area and didn't get his ball into play until his fifth shot. Niemann's club-throwing was determined to be serious misconduct under Rule 1.2b, the USGA announced.
The Chilean golfer, who competes on LIV, is the first player to be penalized under the USGA's new rule implemented this year.
According to the rule, "if a player’s (or their caddie’s) behavior is so far removed from what is expected in the spirit of the game of golf, in accordance with Rule 1.2b, the Chief Referee, in consultation with the Championship Director, may apply a penalty of two strokes or disqualification, taking account of the frequency, impact, intent and severity of the misconduct."
Adam Schupak is a senior writer for Golfweek, covering the PGA Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: LIV golfer penalized for club throw at US Open
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Niemann, 27, was even par for the championship before the disastrous hole. The trouble began when he hit his first two tee shots into the native area and didn't get his ball into play until his fifth shot. Niemann's club-throwing was determined to be serious misconduct under Rule 1.2b, the USGA announced.
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The Chilean golfer, who competes on LIV, is the first player to be penalized under the USGA's new rule implemented this year.
According to the rule, "if a player’s (or their caddie’s) behavior is so far removed from what is expected in the spirit of the game of golf, in accordance with Rule 1.2b, the Chief Referee, in consultation with the Championship Director, may apply a penalty of two strokes or disqualification, taking account of the frequency, impact, intent and severity of the misconduct."
Adam Schupak is a senior writer for Golfweek, covering the PGA Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: LIV golfer penalized for club throw at US Open
Continue reading...
