‘Wow, what a break': Rules benefit Jordan Spieth - and so do his left fingers

Jordan Spieth, left, on Friday on the 5th hole at TPC Craig Ranch. X. com Jordan Spieth swings right-handed, but he does some things lefty.

A few years back, he said he throws and shoots from that side. Looks like he places that way, too. That was seen Friday, atop the greenside bunker on the par-5 5th hole at TPC Craig Ranch .

Spieth’s ball looked to be plugged there during the second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson event, and theatrics began. He called for an official, whom he wanted to confirm that his ball was embedded, and if it was, would the drop be a club length. Yes, the ball was embedded, and yes, the drop was a club length.

Spieth found a spot to take relief, then asked another question: If his ball rolled into the bunker below him after dropping it, would he have to drop his ball again? He was told he would, then did twice, and each time, caddie Michael Greller tossed him the ball back. After the second drop, he was allowed to place his ball.