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June 20, 2026
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British Open 2013: Brandt Snedeker goes around the world

Brandt Snedeker knocked in a birdie at No. 9, but not before the ball took a tour around the cup.

by Mark Sandritter

Not many players have gotten a break on the greens at Muirfield this week, but Brandt Snedeker caught a little bit of luck with his birdie putt on No. 9.

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Snedeker’s putt caught the right edge and a looped around the cup before dropping in for birdie.

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If we hadn’t seen the putt fall, it would be easy to believe it was still spinning around the cup.

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A break like that calls for a celebration and what better way to celebrate than by doing a little dance?

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