Jordan Spieth may not have won on the PGA Tour since 2022, but the Texan will undoubtedly go into The Masters as one of the names to watch out for in the eyes of many.
Of course, it was The Masters which confirmed Jordan Spieth as a superstar of the game. He marked his debut at Augusta National by finishing second in 2014, while he followed that by winning by four the next year. He tied the record for the lowest score at the time.
He should have won a second green jacket in 2016. But the dramatic collapse on the back nine on Sunday meant that Spieth had to settle for another second place.
The 31-year-old has since had a mixed few years on the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, any hopes that surgery on his wrist injury in 2024 would allow him to become more consistent appear to have been dashed.
Jordan Spieth suggests how Augusta National has surprised him ahead of The Masters
Spieth has threatened to register good finishes at the WM Phoenix Open and the Cognizant Classic, while he is yet to make an impact in the signature events. Nevertheless, it would not be a surprise to see him contend at the first major of the year.
And speaking in his press conference ahead of the opening round, Spieth suggested that he has been pleased with what he has seen out on the course following the poor weather earlier in the week.
“I think I’m pleasantly surprised and pretty shocked at how the fairways are. Normally when we get rain out here it’s mowed into the grain, so you just worry about mud balls the whole week. And they sand capped them again. I don’t know how many times they’ve done it,” he said.
“Even yesterday I was surprised at how quick the fairways were playing and the lack of mud on the ball, which I think is the goal going forward.
“I think they have it right where they want it. I think it will get harder and firmer as we get towards the weekend, and the forecast looks like it’s going to hold up and just be a beautiful Masters.”
Spieth reflects on winning The Masters 10 years ago
You would have probably been laughed at had you suggested in 2015 that Spieth would still be awaiting his second win at The Masters heading into the 2025 event. It seemed as if he had Augusta National’s number and he was going to dominate over his career.
Of course, there is still plenty of time for Spieth to add to his tally of majors. But clearly, the last decade has not been quite as fruitful as many would have expected. And he was asked whether it really feels like it has been 10 years since his victory.
“In some ways yes; in some ways no,” he said.
“Yeah, it was a different place in life for me than I’m at now. But at the same time, it kind of all blends together here too, so it can feel like it’s yesterday at the same time.
“It’s good memories, but I feel like I’ve got – I definitely have some – feel like I can grab another chance this week. I was playing 16 yesterday, and I was thinking of 2018 I went on a run on Sunday.
“I was hitting a putt, and I’m like, man, you just take for granted being in contention on Sunday here. I was doing it a lot early on.
“It’s just like there’s no cooler place to do it, no better feeling. So the goal is to get yourself on the back nine and have a chance.”
Spieth will definitely be hoping that it is not another 10 years before he wins The Masters again.
Perhaps the wait won’t even last another 10 days.
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