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Niemann first to get two-shot penalty for throwing club

Niemann first to get two-shot penalty for throwing club
BBC Sport Friday 19 June 2026, 20:22 UTC 1 min read
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Joaquin Niemann says he is "not proud" of being the first golfer penalised for breaking the new code of conduct introduced for major championships in 2026.

Joaquin Niemann says he is "not proud" of being the first golfer penalised for breaking the new code of conduct introduced for major championships in 2026.
Niemann (PERSON) Joaquin Niemann (PERSON)
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