LIV Golf Star Gets Rare Two-Stroke Penalty at U.S. Open for Throwing a Fit on the Course

No, Joaquin Niemann’s Two-Stroke Tantrum Penalty Is Not the USGA Picking on LIV Golf. Here’s Why.

Joaquin Niemann becomes the first player penalized two strokes at a major for club throw under 2026 conduct rules, his opening round changing from 9 to 11. The USGA applies discipline uniformly regardless of LIV ties, demonstrating consistent enforcement across all competitors.