Spiethcoaster shoots 65 today... -5
Jordan Spieth admits something that golf fans have known about him for years
Story by Alex Myers 8h
As far as Jordan Spieth rounds of golf go, Thursday was pretty tame. The three-time major champ only mixed in two bogeys with seven birdies to get off to a nice start at the Wyndham Championship. But after, he talked about one impressive par save in particular—and admitted something that golf fans have known about him for years.
OK, let's head back to the par-4 18th hole at Sedgefield Country Club, which Spieth played as his ninth of the day. He went way left with his tee shot, then attempted—and kind of pulled off—a bold recovery shot over a creek that left him in a bunker up near the green. And then he got up and down thanks to draining a 15-foot curler for par. Here's how this mini adventure played out on Shot Tracker:
And here's how it played out in real life:
When asked about the great save, however, Spieth said he didn't really do anything great until the putt. And that his second shot wasn't the smartest decision. But, basically, he just can't help himself in those decisions.
"I ended up in a pretty bad spot, definitely could have punched out and probably had a good look and that probably should have been in play," Spieth told reporters before dropping this truth bomb: "It's just really hard for me to play the smart play if I see anything else."
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Gee, you don't say, Jordan.
"I didn't mean to hit it in the bunker," Spieth continued. "I walked away with a 4 that I truly didn't deserve. I hit a great putt and that was the only shot that I could say was a really good one on that hole."
But he did make a 4. Like the old saying goes, there are no pictures on the scorecard. Well, if you don't count the PGA Tour app.
Anyway, Spieth usually not making the smart, safe play is what golf fans love so much about him. Sometimes it doesn't work, but most of the time, he seems to get away with it. And no matter what happens, those daring choices are always entertaining. Never change, Jordan.