"This is why Jordan is so popular" - Fans react to Jordan Spieth facing 'distractions' at the Valero Texas Open

Jordan Spieth enjoys an enormous fan base all around the globe. The three-time major champion won the 2021 Valero Texas Open by two strokes. However, while the American golfer was playing near the cart path, he faced a lot of distractions.

Fans were making noise cheering for the star when a volunteer put her arms up and asked everyone to be quiet. Spieth, being a gentleman, politely asked her to put her arms down as the shadow distracted him. A kid jumped in between and said:

"Are you going to do something stupid?"

and everyone took their phones out to film his shot.

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Apparently, another kid soon ran underneath the rope and fell on the greens. Someone known to the kid dragged him back by his feet. After the kids left the path, Jordan took his shot and eventually made par.

The PGA Tour shared a video of the tournament on their social media page as the Valero Texas Open is just around the corner. Fans jumped into the comments section and wrote:

"This is why Jordan is so popular. (Outside of the fact that he is an excellent golfer)"

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"If my kid did that he'd be grounded for life."

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"Great shot from a bad lie! Go Jordan!"

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"Jordan's gonna major this year."

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Jordan Spieth defeated Charley Hoffman to win the 2021 Valero Texas Open

Jordan Spieth took a two-stroke victory over Charley Hoffman to lift the trophy at the Valero Open Championship in 2021. He finished at a score of under 18 after 72 holes while Hoffman finished at under 16.

Spieth started the first round of the tournament with two back-to-back birdies on the 11th and 12th holes. The inaugural round of the tournament was turned in his favor after he ended the day at 67 after making seven birdies and two bogeys.

On the second day, Spieth again birdied the first two holes, followed by two more birdies on the 14th and 15th. However, because of his two bogeys, he ended up with a score of 70.

Jordan Spieth played the third round of 67 after making six birdies, in addition to a bogey. His resounding performance in the last round helped him win the tournament by two strokes. Spieth finished at 66 after making six birdies and one bogey in the last round. His total score was 270.

Charley Hoffman played in the first round of 70 at the 2021 Valero Texas Open, but subsequently, his performance improved after the second round when he made 66 and then played the third round of 65. However, he missed the trophy by two strokes.

The 2023 edition of the Valero Texas Open is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 30, and will wrap up with the final on Sunday, April 2.