Jordan Spieth nearly injures passerby during U.S. Open practice session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Jordan Spieth's practice session at Shinnecock for the U.S. Open was eventful, as he narrowly missed hitting a passerby with an errant shot. Spieth expressed relief after the close call, noting the dangerous wind conditions during the session that led many pros to forgo practice. The tournament begins this week, and spectators are advised to stay alert during Spieth's drives.
- •Spieth nearly hits a passerby during his range session at Shinnecock.
- •He commented on the close call, highlighting wind conditions affecting practice.
- •Many professionals skipped practice rounds due to the challenging northern winds.
- •The U.S. Open is set to take place this week at Shinnecock Hills.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: The Jordan Spieth experience is underway after almost smoking someone in the head during range session
"If you're headed to Shinnecock this week, remember to keep your head on a swivel.
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