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Jordan Spieth hit a fan with Masters drive — and then shared a moment with him

Nypost · · 257 words · By Erich Richter
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“Jordan Spieth’s wayward tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National on Friday hit a bystander’s hand — and took a fortuitous bounce onto the fairway.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Masters Tournament was the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Danny Willett won his first major championship, three str…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Masters Tournament was the 88th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the men's four major golf championships held in 2024. The tournament was played from April 11–14 at Augusta …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Masters Tournament is the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the four men's major golf championships held in 2026. The tournament is being played from April 9–12 at Augus…
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“The fan appeared to be fine, but was definitely all smiles after Spieth still gave him an autographed glove for his trouble”
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“Right as the ball was struck off the tee, the broadcasters knew immediately that it was going to be a troubling opening shot.”
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“Oh no,' the ESPN broadcaster Frank Nobilo said right as the ball was hit. 'Oh, what a bounce. I think that hit that patron’s hand.'”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Tiger Woods.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 40th Ryder Cup matches were held 26–28 September 2014 in Scotland on the PGA Centenary Course at the Gleneagles Hotel near Auchterarder in Perth & Kinross. This was the second Ryder Cup held in Sc…
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“The bad bounce actually set Spieth up for a decent second shot, allowing him to card a par on the hole in four shot.”
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“He ended the second round with a 1-over 73, putting him in a tie for 31st at 1-over for the tournament — eight back of leader Rory McIlroy’s 7-under halfway through his second go-round.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Masters Tournament was the 80th edition of the Masters Tournament, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Danny Willett won his first major championship, three str…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Masters Tournament was the 89th edition of the Masters Tournament and the first of the men's four major golf championships held in 2025. The tournament was played from April 10–13 at Augusta …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Masters Tournament is a golf competition that was established in 1934, with Horton Smith winning the inaugural tournament. The Masters is the first of four major championships to be played each ye…
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“His 1-over start should be good enough to make the cut this year, as the cut line is currently projected at 3-over.”
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“He’s fallen on hard times in Augusta since, missing the cut in 2024 and nearly doing so again in 2025.”
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“Spieth has had an up-and-down career at the Masters, starting things off in style with a winning performance in 2015 and finishing as runner-up in 2014 and 2016.”
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