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Joaquin Niemann has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his two-shot penalty at the U.S. Open after fellow LIV Golf star Jon Rahm avoided disciplinary action in a separate incident during the championship. Niemann became one of the biggest talking points of the week at Shinnecock Hills after tournament officials assessed him a two-shot penalty for…

Not long after Joaquin Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for “serious misconduct” at the U.S. Open, Jon Rahm, winner of the championship in 2021, could be heard on the Friday broadcast dropping a hard F-bomb after a missed putt.  According to the new “Player Code of Conduct” guidelines being implemented at the men’s major championships this year,…

Bryson DeChambeau’s social media post has aged badly after the two-time major winner missed the cut at the U.S. Open — a Championship he has won twice Two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau’s major misery continued as the LIV Golf star missed the cut for weekend action at Shinnecock Hills. DeChambeau, the 2020 and 2024…

Jon Rahm has spoken out following his surprising early exit from the 2026 U.S. Open, admitting that a disastrous second round ultimately cost him the chance to compete for the championship at Shinnecock Hills. The LIV Golf star arrived at the year’s third major as one of the pre-tournament favorites after an impressive season that…

Bryson DeChambeau has spoken out following his disappointing early exit from the 2026 U.S. Open, admitting that the result was difficult to accept after narrowly missing the cut at Shinnecock Hills. The LIV Golf star became one of the biggest names to head home early after finishing one shot outside the cut line at four-over…

Shinnecock Hills delivered exactly the type of examination the U.S. Open is famous for, and some of golf’s biggest stars paid the price. After two demanding rounds at the historic New York venue, a host of major champions and fan favorites failed to survive the cut line, proving once again that the U.S. Open remains…

Joaquin Niemann has spoken out after being hit with a two-shot penalty during the opening round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, admitting his frustration got the better of him during a disastrous stretch of play. The LIV Golf star found himself at the center of controversy after tournament officials ruled that his actions…

Officials were forced to address the incident after a clip went viral online. US Open officials have released a statement addressing rumours that a fan had picked up Rory McIlroy’s ball during the first round. On Thursday the 2026 US Open teed off as some of the biggest names in golfcompleted their first rounds at Shinnecock…

LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann has been handed a two-shot penalty after tournament officials ruled that his actions during a frustrating opening round at the U.S. Open amounted to serious misconduct. The Chilean golfer endured a nightmare day at Shinnecock Hills, where a disastrous stretch on the par-4 sixth hole ultimately led to disciplinary action…

Jason Day has spoken out after his U.S. Open campaign came to an abrupt end, with the former world No. 1 forced to withdraw during the opening round at Shinnecock Hills. The Australian star endured a difficult start to the year’s third major before eventually deciding he could not continue because of a physical issue,…