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Cliffhanger: Photos of US golfer Jordan Spieth hitting the most ‘nerve-wracking shot’ of his life

Published 9:56 AM EST, Mon February 7, 2022
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Pebble Beach Golf Links is renowned for its spectacular views.
Pebble Beach Golf Links is renowned for its spectacular views.
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As well as a spectacular view of the sea, there are golden sandy beaches to admire.
As well as a spectacular view of the sea, there are golden sandy beaches to admire.
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Then there are the cliffs ...
Then there are the cliffs ...
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As Jordan Spieth discovered when he played his second shot on the eighth hole at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday.
As Jordan Spieth discovered when he played his second shot on the eighth hole at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday.
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Spieth's drive on the par-four eighth hole had landed precariously near the edge of the cliff.
Spieth's drive on the par-four eighth hole had landed precariously near the edge of the cliff.
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"I've never had a life and death situation on a shot before," said Spieth after his round.
"I've never had a life and death situation on a shot before," said Spieth after his round.
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"I thought I wouldn't really have nerves the rest of the day after that one," added Spieth.
"I thought I wouldn't really have nerves the rest of the day after that one," added Spieth.
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Spieth salvaged a par from the hole, with his cliff shot landing just over the green.
Spieth salvaged a par from the hole, with his cliff shot landing just over the green.
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"I'm glad I finished the round and didn't fall off that cliff," quipped Spieth after his round.
"I'm glad I finished the round and didn't fall off that cliff," quipped Spieth after his round.
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Spieth and caddie Michael Greller hug after the US golfer made his putt on the eighth green to salvage a par.
Spieth and caddie Michael Greller hug after the US golfer made his putt on the eighth green to salvage a par.
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