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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Heart-stopping new footage emerges of Jordan Spieth ‘almost ending a fan's life' as golf shot goes badly wrong
Commentator could not believe what he witnessed JOR BLIMEY Heart-stopping new footage emerges of Jordan Spieth 'almost ending a fan's life' as golf shot goes badly wrong JORDAN SPIETH "almost ended a fan's life" when his golf shot went completely wrong. Spieth, 31, played at the Memorial Tournament at Muifield Village Golf Club this weekend. Advertisement 4 Jordan Spieth got his shot from the rough all wrong at the Memorial Tournament Credit: X / Sky Sports 4 Fans had to duck to take emergency cover from the flying ball Credit: X / Sky Sports He finished in T7 on one-under-par, nine adrift of runaway winner Scottie Scheffler. PGA Championship champ and world No1 Scheffler was immediately congratulated by wife Meredith on the 18th green - and was handed his one-year-old son Bennett who had what appeared to be a poo stain on his baby grow. But it was Spieth who also may have needed a change of underwear after things very nearly went horribly wrong on the very first hole of Sunday's final round. The three-time major winner hit his tee shot well right into the rough. Advertisement But his recovery shot out of the thick cut came scarily close to ending in a tragic disaster. Video footage showed the American lining up the shot in an awkward stance with the ball well above his feet. And as he makes the connection, the ball hurtled at rapid speed straight towards the large group of golf fans stood behind a rope to his right - rather than heading for the green as intended. The fans in direct line of the ball were forced to take emergency cover. Advertisement The commentator said: "Goodness me. He was full of confidence but never got the connection at all. "Hopefully everyone is okay. Jordan, what are you doing?" Scottie Scheffler living 'peak dad life' as he's handed baby son with 'poop stain' immediately after winning £3million The terrifying scenes were also filmed from the fans' view as the ball flew towards the camera. Thankfully, the fans somehow managed to get out of harm's way in time and avoided any serious injuries as Spieth recovered to make par. Advertisement But fans took to social media to express their shock and concern about the worrying incident - as fears grow for spectator safety. One said: "Spieth almost killing a fan on the first hole." Another wrote: "This view of Jordan Spieth almost ending a fan's life is crazy. "It's wild that more serious injuries or even deaths don't happen on tour. Fans have zero fear, even when it's a tough shot." Advertisement A third added: "Spieth nearly decapitates a fan." And a final user commented: "People are way too trusting when trying to get a closer look at pros. "When Jordan was preparing for the shot I was thinking, those people could be in path of the ball. "The PGA and tournaments needs to reconsider how position fans on shots like that." Advertisement 4 A fan's video footage showed just how scary the moment was Credit: X
The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Heart-stopping new footage emerges of Jordan Spieth ‘almost ending a fan's life' as golf shot goes badly wrong
JORDAN SPIETH "almost ended a fan's life" when his golf shot went completely wrong. Spieth, 31, played at the Memorial Tournament at Muifield Village Golf Club this weekend. 4 Jordan Spieth got his shot from the rough all wrong at the Memorial Tournament Credit: X / Sky Sports 4 Fans had to duck to take emergency cover from the flying ball Credit: X / Sky Sports He finished in T7 on one-under-par, nine adrift of runaway winner But it was The three-time major winner hit his tee shot well right into the rough. READ MORE ON GOLF But his recovery shot out of the thick cut came scarily close to ending in a tragic disaster. Video footage showed the American lining up the shot in an awkward stance with the ball well above his feet. And as he makes the connection, the ball hurtled at rapid speed straight towards the large group of golf fans stood behind a rope to his right - rather than heading for the green as intended. The fans in direct line of the ball were forced to take emergency cover. Most read in Golf The commentator said: "Goodness me. He was full of confidence but never got the connection at all. "Hopefully everyone is okay. Jordan, what are you doing?" Scottie Scheffler living 'peak dad life' as he's handed baby son with 'poop stain' immediately after winning £3million The terrifying scenes were also filmed from the fans' view as the ball flew towards the camera. Thankfully, the fans somehow managed to get out of harm's way in time and avoided any serious injuries as Spieth recovered to make par. But fans took to social media to express their shock and concern about the worrying incident - as fears grow for spectator safety. One said: "Spieth almost killing a fan on the first hole." Another wrote: "This view of Jordan Spieth almost ending a fan's life is crazy. "It's wild that more serious injuries or even deaths don't happen on tour. Fans have zero fear, even when it's a tough shot." A third added: "Spieth nearly decapitates a fan." And a final user commented: "People are way too trusting when trying to get a closer look at pros. "When Jordan was preparing for the shot I was thinking, those people could be in path of the ball. "The PGA and tournaments needs to reconsider how position fans on shots like that." 4 A fan's video footage showed just how scary the moment was Credit: X 4 Spieth was lucky not to cause serious damage or injury to a spectator Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rickie Fowler discovers PGA Tour stance as Tiger Woods' record is matched
The countdown to the US Open is well and truly on, and many of the game's biggest stars have been gearing up for the year's third major in all sorts of different ways The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village has been something of a rollercoaster ride as the golfing world inches closer to the US Open. A total of 156 players will battle it out at Oakmont Country Club from June 12 to 15 for the year's third major. Many will be hoping to emulate Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who have already enjoyed huge success this year at the Masters and the PGA Championship, respectively. The Canadian Open at TPC Toronto now provides PGA pros with a final opportunity to hone their skills before the eagerly awaited US-based event arrives, and it's fair to say some players may be better prepared than others. Here, we delve into some of the most significant current stories in golf. From Scheffler's record-equalling victory at the Memorial on Sunday and Jordan Spieth nearly hitting a spectator with an errant shot, to Rickie Fowler's recent respite and Jack Nicklaus' tirade about what he currently dislikes about golf. Scheffler channels Tiger Woods in Memorial dominance It appears Scheffler has developed a habit of equalling records this year. The 28-year-old posted an impressive 31-under at last month's CJ Cup Byron Nelson to secure his first PGA Tour title of 2025, finishing eight strokes ahead of second-placed Erik van Rooyen. Scheffler equalled a record set by Justin Thomas at the 2017 Sony Open and matched by Ludvig Aberg at the RSM Classic in 2023, with an overall 72-hole score of 253 strokes. His second victory of 2025 came at the PGA Championship, where he posted an 11-under-par score at Quail Hollow to clinch his first major title. On Sunday, Scheffler was back in record-equalling form as the Memorial Tournament concluded, becoming only the second player ever to defend a title at Muirfield Village. He finished one stroke ahead of Collin Morikawa in last year's tournament, before returning in 2025 to defend his title with a four-stroke lead over Ben Griffin. His achievement follows Tiger Woods' historic back-to-back victories at the Memorial in 1999 and 2000. However, if Scheffler wants to match Woods' three consecutive wins at Muirfield Village, he'll need to secure another victory next year, as Woods also won the title in 2001. Spieth almost wipes out a fan with a wayward shot One golfer who will be keen to forget the 2025 Memorial is Spieth, who nearly hit a spectator with a wayward shot on Sunday. The 31-year-old's final round got off to a tumultuous start when his drive from the first tee veered right into thick rough. Spieth had the crowd holding their breath during a nerve-wracking moment in which he attempted a daring shot from 168 yards out with a terrible lie. The ball flew unexpectedly low, narrowly missing a spectator who appeared to have a heart-stopping moment as it zipped over his head. Commentator Dame Laura Davies, watching from the Sky Sports Golf booth, said: "Ooh! It's funny because I looked at those people and thought, after that tee shot, they're a bit brave here. And well, that guy moves so quickly. I think it missed everyone." Her colleague Andrew Coltart chimed in, adding: "Goodness me, I hope so. He was full of confidence, but never got the connection at all. Hopefully, everybody is okay. Jordan, what are you doing?". Despite a two-over-par finish for the round, Spieth managed to end the tournament on one under after 72 holes, tying for seventh place with Brandt Snedeker, Tom Hoge, Rickie Fowler, and Keegan Bradley. Fowler breathes a sigh of relief Rickie Fowler, meanwhile, could breathe a sigh of relief, having grasped a valuable opportunity on Sunday. His T7 finish at the Memorial earned him a spot at this year's Open at Royal Portrush. The Californian boasts six PGA Tour victories but is still on the hunt for his first major championship win. The prize of a slot in the final major of the year was reserved for the highest-placed player at the Memorial not already qualified for the tournament. Fowler, by virtue of his finish and a higher ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) than Snedeker, secured his passage to the Open Championship. Following his qualification at the Memorial, Fowler said: "We're heading the right way. This week still could have been a lot better, but definite positive is going over to Portrush. That's one I've wanted on the schedule." Snedeker still has an opportunity to join Fowler in the Open Championship. However, the next tournament in the Open Qualifying Series is the upcoming RBC Canadian Open. Nicklaus explains pet peeve With an impressive 18 major championship victories and 73 PGA Tour titles under his belt, Nicklaus continues to be a significant figure in golf. Since officially retiring in 2005, the game has evolved considerably compared to icon's prime. The 85-year-old was quick to highlight one particular aspect that he detests, which happened during this weekend's Memorial. Griffin was tied for the second-round lead when he hit a drive into thick rough on the par-four 17th hole. As Griffin approached his ball, Golf Channel broadcaster Rex Hoggard approached him for a walk-and-talk interview. Hoggard asked: "Joked yesterday, I asked you what your energy levels are like, and your wife had one answer. She said she was exhausted; you said you were fine. How are you?" However, Nicklaus took exception to the interview style, stating: "I can't stand that... the interview on the golf course. Let me tell you how I think, how I feel. "I mean, seriously, here's a guy who's leading the golf tournament, he's just hit the edge of the rough, he's got a very difficult shot on a very difficult hole, and you're talking to him about stuff that totally takes his mind off of what he was doing. How would you think [Ben] Hogan would respond to that question?" While Terry Gannon, who was on duty at the time, said: "Times have changed," Nicklaus was quick to reply: "You would not have any teeth left if you did. He'd [Hogan] hit you right in the face with it."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordan Spieth Turns Heads with Major Blunder at PGA Tour Event
Jordan Spieth Turns Heads with Major Blunder at PGA Tour Event originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite posting his worst round of the weekend on Sunday, Jordan Spieth managed to secure a top-10 finish at Muirfield Village. Spieth shot a 74 in the final round, landing in a five-way tie for seventh place at 1-under for the Memorial Tournament. Advertisement Scottie Scheffler continued his dominant run, winning the event by four strokes over Ben Griffin and five over Sepp Straka. But Spieth's final score isn't what everyone is talking about. Instead, attention has turned to his inconsistent and sometimes erratic play, including one moment that could have ended badly for a spectator. A clip shared by NUCLR Golf on social media shows Spieth turning on a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament. The ball veered off and came dangerously close to hitting a fan sitting just inside the roped-off gallery area: "Jordan Spieth nearly takes out a fan during the final round of the Memorial Tournament." Reactions flooded in after the video made the rounds: Advertisement "Almost had to change the meaning of 'memorial' tournament," one fan quickly mentioned. Here, a fan mentions it was not his only one: "This was one of three really lucky shots today." "Not safe anywhere near Spieth," points out a fan. A question many are asking: "Why would anyone stand in the line of fire…idc if he is a pro everyone hits bad shots." "Thats way to close for spectators for that thick of rough! They should be back 20-25 ft more, says this commenter. Lastly, this fan isn't impressed with Spieth's play: "Can't believe he still gets handout exemptions into these events, Charlie woods child be playing." Advertisement The video shows Spieth's club tearing up the turf as he swings, emphasizing just how wild the shot was. Jordan Spieth brings up the turf with a shot.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Spieth, who turns 32 in July, hasn't won a major since the 2017 Open Championship. His quest for a career Grand Slam remains incomplete after falling short at the PGA Championship in May. His last PGA Tour win came in April 2022 at the RBC Heritage, where he edged out Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. While he's still one of golf's most recognizable names, Spieth hasn't quite regained the form that made him a household name in 2015. That season, he won five tournaments, including two majors, and earned over $12 million. He also led the PGA Tour in scoring average in 2017 and finished second on the money list. Advertisement Related: Scottie Scheffler Earns New Nickname After 16th PGA Tour Win Related: Jordan Spieth Addresses Relationship With Scottie Scheffler Before PGA Championship This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordan Spieth Sends Fans Ducking to Avoid Being Hit with Ball at Memorial Tournament — Watch the Wild Moment
NEED TO KNOW Pro golfer Jordan Spieth had a near-miss at a tournament on June 1 when he shot a ball that flew directly toward a crowd of fans Footage from the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, showed spectators, who were seemingly standing in the path of Spieth's shot, ducking to avoid being hit by the ball Spieth tied for seventh with four others and nine shots below winner Scottie Scheffler, and eventually took home more than $600,000 in prize money Jordan Spieth had quite the near-miss at a tournament this weekend when a group of fans watching his shot from the gallery were forced to duck to avoid being hit by the ball. In a broadcast on the Golf Channel, Spieth, 31, can be seen lining up his second shot of the day at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Sunday, June 1. Advertisement As he hit the ball from the rough, several fans attending the event at the Muirfield Village Golf Club can be seen standing directly in front of his shot in the gallery. They quickly reacted by ducking as the errant ball sailed over their heads, just missing them. Check out the clip below. According to Newsweek, Spieth's game went much more smoothly after the near-miss, and his next shot reached 22 feet. Despite the progress, Spieth tied for seventh with four others and nine shots below winner Scottie Scheffler at -1 after a combination of bogeys and birdies kept him from taking any leads. His winnings were still significant, however, as Golfweek reported that he took home $603,200 in prize money. Advertisement Scheffler then became the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend his title at the Memorial Tournament and took home his third victory of the 2025 PGA Tour season. Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Jordan Spieth, his wife Annie with their son Sammy and daughter Sophie prior to the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2025 Jordan Spieth, his wife Annie with their son Sammy and daughter Sophie prior to the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2025 Outside of his golf career, Spieth has had an eventful year, as he and his wife Annie Verret announced in February that they are expecting their third baby together. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Spieth shared the exciting news while appearing on the Feb. 19 episode of The Smylie Show. Asked how he spent his off-season, the athlete responded, "We have a third coming in July, so it's busy." Advertisement Spieth and Verret are already parents to son Sammy, 3, and daughter Sophie, 1. Though the couple haven't shared more details, Verret was spotted at the Masters' 3 Par Contest sporting a bump under her white caddie jumpsuit. Read the original article on People
