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Jordan Spieth threw his club after becoming the latest victim of Oakmont's impossible greens

Jun 16, 2016, 22:08 IST

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Jordan Spieth showed a bit of frustration during his opening round at the U.S. Open on Thursday, throwing his club after a seemingly perfect approach shot on the 17th hole rolled all the way across the green and trickled down into a bunker. 

"You've GOT to be kidding me! How is that in the bunker!" he yelled after his second shot on the par-4, which Spieth was playing as the 8th hole. 

Here's the shot: 

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When Spieth's ball lands and starts to spin back, it looks like it will settle close to the hole for a very makeable birdie putt. 

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But this is Oakmont, one of the hardest courses in golf, and the greens are brutally fast.

Spieth can't believe it, and let his frustration out by giving his club a toss at his bag.

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Even though the nearby fans did chide Spieth a bit for his club-toss, you can't really blame him.

Rain has twice suspended the first round at Oakmont, which must be all the more frustrating for the golfers, who will struggle to get into a rhythm on the course. 

But the rain could actually be a blessing at Oakmont. If it softens up the greens, fewer shot - especially perfect ones like Spieth's here - will roll into bunkers.

Spieth is currently even on the day, though whenever play resumes he'll have a tough up-and-down for par.

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