Jordan Spieth hits patron with ball at Masters, apologizes with valuable gift

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Jordan Spieth hits patron with ball at Masters, apologizes with valuable gift

Jordan Spieth hits patron with ball at Masters, apologizes with valuable gift

Former Masters champion Jordan Spieth is staying close to the leaders during the second round of this year’s tournament. Through the first 14 holes of his second round, Spieth is at even par, just five shots behind leader Rory McIlroy.…

Jordan Spieth hits patron with ball at Masters, apologizes with valuable gift

Former Masters champion Jordan Spieth is staying close to the leaders during the second round of this year’s tournament. Through the first 14 holes of his second round, Spieth is at even par, just five shots behind leader Rory McIlroy.…

Jordan Spieth is in the mix at the Masters, but his second round on Friday included an unexpected—and now familiar—interaction with the gallery. The 2015 champion, sitting at even par through 14 holes and just five shots off Rory McIlroy's lead, saw a wayward tee shot on the left side take a fortuitous bounce back to the fairway after striking a patron.

True to his reputation for sportsmanship, Spieth immediately detoured to check on the fan. In a classy gesture of apology and appreciation for the inadvertent assist, he presented the patron with a signed glove. Broadcast commentators noted the lucky carom, with one quipping, "What a bounce... I think that hit that patron’s hand."

For Spieth, these fan interactions are becoming a quirky subplot in his career. The three-time major winner is no stranger to adventurous shots that find the crowd, with similar incidents occurring at The Memorial, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and The Players Championship in recent years. He even had a viral moment at last year's Masters involving an errant putter.

Currently chasing his first major victory since the 2017 Open Championship, Spieth remains a compelling figure at Augusta National. His blend of elite skill and unpredictable shot-making always keeps fans—sometimes quite literally—on their toes. The tournament continues through Sunday, with coverage on CBS and streaming platforms.

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