Jordan Spieth — one of the favorites to win the Masters this weekend (per BetMGM) — found himself in a less-than-ideal spot on the eighth hole during the third round Saturday afternoon at Augusta National.
On the par-5 hole, Spieth was sandwiched between a couple of trees and taking his shot from the dirty, wooded area. It certainly wasn’t an easy shot, and at one point, the Masters broadcast even noted: “Doesn’t look too good for Jordan.”
It definitely didn’t, but Spieth made the most of it and managed to salvage the hole, ending up with a birdie. His shot in the woods from 94 yards away landed a little off the green, but the ball ultimately rolled within a few feet of the hole before he tapped it in.
Jordan Spieth escapes from trouble at hole No. 8 and goes on to make birdie. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ubNOtSc6Dl
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2021
What a shot.
At that point after the birdie, Spieth was four under, and not long after that, the tournament was paused because of inclement weather.
But golf fans couldn’t get enough of Spieth’s amazing shot.
INCREDIBLE SHOT FOLKS! 🎯
A few ft for birdie coming at 8….
SHOT OF THE DAY #TheMasters
— Spieth Tracker (@Spieth_Tracker) April 10, 2021
💥💥💥💥💥 Absolutely INSANE birdie at 8! 💥💥💥💥💥
One of the only players that could make that happen. Incredible folks.
We are back to 4 under! ✅
Huge smile and laughter from Jordan after that. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/THcLEc84Ym
— Spieth Tracker (@Spieth_Tracker) April 10, 2021
What. A. Shot.
Spieth ends up with a birdie on the hole.pic.twitter.com/BfVasKlWMD
— GolfBet (@GolfBet) April 10, 2021
Since CBS didn’t really give perspective on the angle of Spieth’s incredible recovery on 8, well, here you go. Crazy good birdie pic.twitter.com/z5BXGahojm
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) April 10, 2021
Jordan Spieth with a CLUTCH shot to get out of trouble and secure the birdie!
(🎥 @TheMasters)
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 10, 2021
Spieth’s birdie from deep in the woods on 8 isn’t on brand, it IS his brand. Kid refuses to give in. #TheMasters
— Trevor 〽️ason (@BustTheGrape) April 10, 2021
Incredible shot. Incredible birdie. Incredible Spieth⛳️🏌️♀️💙 https://t.co/P7WhaS2Mi0
— AnnMarie Acquitted Again (@riebe4) April 10, 2021
A double bogey immediately followed by a birdie from the trees is what makes Spieth one of the most relatable, yet brilliant players on the planet. He is capable of the sort of bad shots we all hit every weekend and capable of some that we only dream of.
— Carl (@zico19) April 10, 2021
the spieth experience:
1) how the hell did he get there?
2) how the hell did he do that?
3) birdie https://t.co/COlByhhIgA— tryler (@tylerlauletta) April 10, 2021
Jordan Spieth made birdie from here.
He hit it to 4ft. #themasters pic.twitter.com/17TGWLgTeh
— Harvey Jamison (@HarveyJamison) April 10, 2021
Jordan Spieth falling apart
double bogey and another double bog…no wait
It's a birdie!
Incredible— Elliott Price (@ElliottFPrice) April 10, 2021
Spieth from the 🌲pine straw 🌲 to inches from the hole on 8 to set up a gimme birdie.
My kingdom to hit a shot like that from the freaking fairway – anywhere!
— Mike Bauer (@MikeJackBauer) April 10, 2021
Spieth with an unbelievable birdie from the woods. Makes no sense. pic.twitter.com/WFbpjtznki
— Chris Groves (@c_groves) April 10, 2021
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