Jordan Spieth nearly hits someone in the head with his golf shot during US Open practice round at Shinnecock

Bobby Jones was born on March 17, 1902, in Atlanta, Georgia, and became one of the greatest amateur golfers in history. As a teenager, he reached the third round of the U.S. Amateur at age 14, showing early promise. He went on to win 13 major championships, all as an amateur, a record that still stands. In 1930, Jones achieved the

The Jordan Spieth experience isn't reserved for Thursday through Sunday; it's a 24/7 thing, and it just so happened to be caught on video during his Monday practice round ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Spieth, a three-time major champion, has unintentionally built a personal brand along with the expectation that, if there is a bizarre situation to be had on a golf course, chances are he's going to be the main character. His ability to not only find never-before-seen spots on golf courses, but to get out of them on a ridiculously consistent basis, is unparalleled.

During a practice session at Shinnecock on Monday, Spieth wasn't playing escape artist, but he still managed to create a very nerve-wracking moment, which isn't the easiest thing to do while practicing.

Jordan Spieth of the United States prepares to play his shot from the second tee during the first round of the the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2026 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 04, 2026 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) ((Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images))

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Standing in the fairway with what appeared to be just a wedge in hand, Spieth hit what seemed to be a typical approach shot into the green. While reading the numbers from the launch monitor sitting beside him, he suddenly