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))SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER'S FIRST ATTEMPT AT THE CAREER GRAND SLAM TOPS US OPEN STORYLINES TO WATCH AT SHINNECOCKStanding 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 tensed up before saying, "Oh God, Jesus" while making it abundantly clear he almost hit a person up by the green."That almost smoked him in the head" isn't necessarily a normal sentence that comes out of the mouth of a professional golfer in the middle of a practice round, but again, this is Jordan Spieth we're talking about.ONE OF THESE SEVEN GOLFERS WILL WIN THE 2026 US OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUBWhile Spieth clearly felt uneasy about the shot he had just hit, the near catastrophe can't all be blamed on him.If you notice at the start of the clip, Spieth asks his longtime caddie, Michael Greller, "Are we good, or not?" to which Greller gives him the green light, explaining that the man in question is on the back edge of the green.Jordan Spieth plays his shot from the eighth tee during t...