Masters 2024: Jordan Spieth makes a bit of unwanted Masters history with disastrous NINE

Jordan Spieth’s Disastrous Masters History: A Tough Day on the Course

Jordan Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion, found himself making history of a different sort at Augusta National on Friday. The Texan golfer had a challenging start to the tournament, battling through difficult scoring conditions as play resumed on Friday morning. However, his week took a dramatic turn on the par-5 15th hole.

A Par-5 Turns into Disaster: Spieth’s Unfortunate Quad
As Spieth approached the 15th hole, things quickly went south. Despite a solid drive and layup, his third shot flew over the green, leading to a series of unfortunate events. His chip onto the green had too much pace, rolling into the water after catching a slope. The following shots struggled to find the mark, culminating in a devastating quadruple bogey nine.

Unwanted History: Spieth’s Masters Struggles
This wasn’t Spieth’s first encounter with the 15th hole woes at Augusta. In 2017, he also carded a quad on the same hole. Statistically, this makes him the only player in the last two decades to achieve two scores of 9 or worse on this challenging part of the course. Despite this setback, Spieth’s resilience has been tested before, and he remains a formidable competitor.

The Twitterverse Reacts: Golf’s Social Media Buzz
As news of Spieth’s struggles spread, Golf Twitter erupted with reactions and memes. Fans and pundits shared their thoughts and humorous takes on the situation. While Spieth’s performance on the 15th was tough to witness, he managed to keep the round moving forward, finishing with a 79—the highest score of his Masters career.