Jordan Spieth ‘goes berserk’ at Sky Sports analyst for Rory McIlroy intervention before awkward exchange
Jordan Spieth was not happy with Sky Sports analyst Wayne Riley during the first of two rules debates with Rory McIlroy at The 2024 Players.Having started on the 10th hole, McIlroy quickly raced to six-under before his ninth tee shot found the water.Players must identify the point where the ball crossed from land to water, but there were suggestions McIlroy's tee shot started and stayed over the hazard from the moment it left the club.
After the penalty drop, McIlroy found the green and two-putted for a bogey, limiting the damage and maintaining his lead at the turn. McIlroy could be heard saying he was 'trying to do the right thing', although he was 'pretty comfortable he saw he bounce above the red line'.Spieth then interjected by saying he spoke to TV crews who saw it bounce below the line, meaning McIlroy ought to drop further back, but that 'didn't matter' because it was not on camera and the player's view was the most important.
"I was pretty sure that my ball had crossed where I was sort of dropping it. It's so hard, right, because there was no TV evidence. Hovland and Spieth did not speak to the media after round one, while McIlroy added that his conscience was clear over the two incidents."I feel like I'm one of the most conscientious golfers out here, so if I feel like I've done something wrong, it'll play on my conscience for the rest of the tournament.
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