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Brtual Jordan Spieth Shot at U.S. Open Going Viral

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Rachel Dillin | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 4:00 PM ET

Jordan Spieth didn’t win Friday at the U.S. Open, but he might’ve won the internet.

While Oakmont’s punishing rough claimed more than a few victims during the second round, Spieth’s misadventure on the par-4 second hole stood out, not for its brilliance, but for its comic timing. After missing the fairway and finding his ball buried in thick grass, the three-time major champ hacked at it and advanced it just a few feet.

What came next? A full-on, stylized club twirl—like he’d just stuck it to a foot at Augusta.

The moment, instantly clipped and shared across social media, struck a chord. “Twirls it after hitting it 2.7 inches,” one fan joked on X.

Another added: “Most relatable dude on tour. Duff it five feet in the U.S. Open and twirls the club like a boss.” The post, originally from NUCLR Golf, quickly went viral.

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Victor Perez with a great shot and an even better celebration! pic.twitter.com/cmkThegam2
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025

It wasn’t a meltdown or a tantrum. It was a wink to the golf gods. And Spieth, who’s had his fair share of wild rides on major stages, clearly knew it.

He ultimately escaped with a bogey, finding the green on his third and two-putting to minimize the damage. But the moment reminded fans why they love Spieth—not just for his talent, but for his unfiltered reactions and grounded personality. The same guy who once berated his caddie in frustration at Chambers Bay now delivers gallows humor from deep in the Oakmont jungle.

Ahead of the tournament, Spieth told reporters, “This course is built to be like this… If you don’t hit the right shot, you’re in big trouble. It’s pure golf—no funny business about it.”

Funny business or not, Oakmont proved it still has teeth. And Spieth reminded everyone that sometimes, the only response to a humiliating miss on one of the world’s toughest courses is to lean into the absurdity—with flair.

Because if you’re going down, you might as well twirl on your way out.

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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