Jordan Spieth’s remarkable shot during the final hole of Saturday’s third round at the Valero Texas Open has become the talk of the tournament. The former University of Texas star’s decision to launch a wedge that found a gutter atop the TPC San Antonio clubhouse has left social media buzzing.
After pulling his drive left through the fairway on the 618-yard par 5, Spieth’s second shot ended up near a drainage ditch. He asked a rules official about the situation and was informed that there was no out-of-bounds and that if he could get the ball up to the scoreboard, he would be able to take a drop in a better position.
Spieth decided to take the risk and launched his wedge shot towards the clubhouse. However, the move backfired, and the ball found its way into the gutter on top of the TPC San Antonio clubhouse. Spieth ultimately made a double-bogey after three-putting, and he later acknowledged that he regretted his decision-making process.
“I should have just hit it left-handed out into the fairway,” Spieth explained. “I thought I could get it up there and have a better drop, but it didn’t come out very good, and I was left with the same kind of situation on the next shot.”
Spieth rounded out the week with a 69
Despite the unusual incident, Spieth rounded out the week with a 69, putting him into a tie for 10th place at 6 under. He also finished the day with a birdie on the 18th hole, avoiding any further mishaps.
Spieth’s performance at the Valero Texas Open showcased his resilience and willingness to take calculated risks. The former major champion’s ability to bounce back from setbacks and learn from his experiences will undoubtedly serve him well as he looks to regain his form and challenge for more titles in the future.
The incident on the 18th hole has become the talk of the tournament. Fans and analysts alike have debated the merits of Spieth’s decision-making. Some have praised his bold approach, while others have questioned the wisdom of such a risky shot.
As Spieth looks ahead to the rest of the season, he will undoubtedly be drawing on the lessons learned from this unique experience. The ability to take calculated risks and recover from setbacks is a hallmark of the best players in the game, and Spieth’s performance at the Valero Texas Open has demonstrated that he possesses these crucial qualities.
