Jordan Spieth has had a rocky relationship with water this season.
Spieth had his second straight Masters title within reach earlier this year before hitting back-to-back shots into the water on the 12th hole. Fast forward to Friday’s second round of the PGA Championship, and Spieth once again hit a ball into the water, although this situation was different than the last.
Spieth hit his drive on the par-4 seventh hole into a puddle on a cart path — shot for which he received relief from after a lengthy discussion with rules officials. It was a complicated situation since the ball and Spieth couldn’t touch any part of the water after the relief, so finding the perfect drop spot wasn’t easy.
But they ultimately figured out a solution, and Spieth followed with a second shot that went over the green.
Soooooo…this just happened with @JordanSpieth. #PGAChamp https://t.co/48L7WHwYYg
— PGA Amateur Golf (@PGAAmateurGolf) July 29, 2016
As you can see in the video, though, Spieth’s left foot might have touched one of the puddles, which would be a one-stroke penalty.
this is a very stupid rule but i'm not sure spieth took complete relief there pic.twitter.com/TzVWB9nP92
— kyle robbins (@kylerrobbins) July 29, 2016
But Spieth attempted to clear the air with this explanation after his round:
Jordan on rules concern: "There's no problem." Says rules official told him he was OK.
— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) July 29, 2016
Spieth tore up Baltustrol with a 3-under-par 67 during the second round.
Have a day, Jordan.
SCORES: https://t.co/FR0sJkC4QC pic.twitter.com/jPtUx3vrec
— PGA Amateur Golf (@PGAAmateurGolf) July 29, 2016
Thumbnail photo via Eric Sucar/USA TODAY Sports Images
