An awkward bunker shot shows the wild situations the three-time major winner gets himself into.
Jordan Spieth Is Trending for the Wrong Reasons at The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Open Championship will be kicking off at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, and while most eyes are on returning hometown hero Rory McIlroy or the favorites like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth has started trending for a very Spieth-like reason.
During a practice round, the three-time major winner attempted a shot from an awkward lie on a dune above a bunker. As fans watched, the ball dribbled backward into the bunker. It was peak Spieth, oddly entertaining.
Spieth’s shot quickly made the rounds on social media, not because it was brilliant, but because it showed the wild situations he somehow always finds himself in.
“Please delete. Thank you,” as one observer noted. And Spieth fans know he’s no stranger to unpredictable situations. His 2017 Open win at Royal Birkdale came after a wild 25-minute delay on the 13th hole, where he had to drop from a driving range before saving bogey.
🫣⛳️🎥 The Jordan Spieth experience was on full display on Tuesday at The Open.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 15, 2025
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Currently listed as a sleeper pick by Microsoft Copilot at +6000 odds, Spieth isn’t among the top names favored to win this week. But his creativity and experience on links courses still keep him in the conversation. And though his decision to attempt that bunker shot drew questions, especially after he had offseason wrist surgery, others see it as a sign he’s ready to battle through tricky situations again.
Whether or not Spieth contends this week, one thing is clear: He’s already provided one of the most memorable moments at Royal Portrush. And if history is any guide, more chaos or brilliance could be just around the corner. Either way, fans will be watching.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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