Jordan Spieth shocked by what he saw on 13th at Colonial and explains why it could be the best or worst hole

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Jordan Spieth has admitted his shock at what he saw on the 13th hole at Colonial during his practice round ahead of the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Three-time major winner Spieth is looking to play his way back into form ahead of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No.2 next month.

The 30-year-old finished way out of contention at the PGA Championship and is looking to respond in Fort Worth this week.

Colonial has undergone major renovation over the past year, which has left some players suggesting the course is now easier.

Jordan Spieth reacts to changes to Colonial ahead of the Charles Schwab Challenge

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Speaking to the media ahead of this week’s event, Spieth specifically spoke about the par-three 13th, which he suggested could be the best or worst hole on the course.

“I told Gil the only one which kind of stood out and wasn’t like the others was 13,” he explained. “As long as the right tee box is played, I think it’s a fantastic par three. It could be the best hole on the course or the worst hole on the course, depending on where the tees are and the hole locations and the wind.”

The 2015 Masters champion also spoke of his shock after seeing the 13th green up close.

He added: “The firmness of the greens doesn’t seem to me to be able to yield holding five irons, but if it’s a mid-iron in, a good shot gets really rewarded, and if you miss in the wrong spot, you can be in big trouble. You can have over 10 feet for par, even hitting a good chip.

“It’s a great risk/reward par three from the right tee box. It was probably the most shocked of any hole which I walked up to the green to which I saw yesterday.”

Colonial has typically proven to be a tough test in recent years

In 2023, a score of eight-under was enough to see the Charles Schwab head into a play-off.

For modern standards, eight-under is more reminiscent of what the golfing world would witness in a major championship.

Given the changes made to Colonial over the past year, it’s hard to predict what the scoring will be like. Updated greens can sometimes lead to firmer surfaces and, in turn, higher scoring.

But, thus far, there have been no suggestions over issues over the putting surfaces from any of the field. An exciting week is undoubtedly in store, with relatively little known about the fresh challenge that faces the world’s best in Dallas.