A frightening moment unfolded at the Memorial Tournament as Jordan Spieth’s errant shot veered off course, narrowly missing a crowd of spectators. The incident occurred on the first hole of Sunday’s final round.
The three-time major winner lost control of his recovery shot from the rough, sending the ball hurtling towards onlookers. Fans near the rope line scrambled for cover, avoiding serious injury by mere seconds.
Footage captured the close call from both broadcast and fan perspectives, sparking online concern over on-course safety. Many expressed disbelief at the proximity allowed between fans and live play.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and Spieth went on to make par. However, the alarming clip has reignited debates about fan positioning and risk management at PGA Tour events
