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For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Eddie Pells, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
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Key points The golfer, Joaquin Niemann, played 71 solid holes of golf. Open can be found through KPRC 2 or Click2Houston.
S. Open has been summarized. The golfer, Joaquin Niemann, played 71 solid holes of golf.
However, one hole did not go as well, resulting in a thrown club and a two-shot penalty. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that Niemann was able to move forward and not dwell on what could have been. Niemann made a comment on Sunday, but the context and full quote are not available here.
S. Open can be found through KPRC 2 or Click2Houston.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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