One PGA Tour rule change was brought in instantly after Jordan Spieth was disqualified for breaking it

Jordan Spieth is a hugely popular name on the PGA Tour, so everything he does, good or bad, is put under the microscope.

Spieth has actually been in poor form on the PGA Tour over the past three years by his standards and is without a win since the RBC Heritage in 2022.

Even with his loss of form, the 32-year-old is still a needle-mover for the Tour, and he always draws added attention to any event in which he plays.

Some have suggested that Spieth should consider switching coaches in order to mix things up.

Meanwhile, others believe he simply needs to go back to basics with his swing.

While we’ve seen some encouraging signs from the Dallas native over the past year or so, there have been just as many concerning issues for him.

Aside from his golf game, Spieth was embroiled in a rules controversy back in 2024 at The Genesis Invitational.

Jordan Spieth was disqualified after breaking a rule at The Genesis Invitational

Interestingly, Spieth fell foul of another PGA Tour rule back in 2023, when he inexplicably teed off from the wrong tee box at the Hero World Challenge.

And it was one year later when he made another big mistake.

Spieth was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

The three-time major champion signed for a three on the fourth hole during round two rather than the four that he actually made.

Spieth shot a round of five-under par 66 on day one in California and posted a 73 on day two after a double bogey on his final hole.

However, rather than making the cut and mounting a charge over the weekend, Spieth was left licking his wounds after being disqualified.

It was suggested that the 32-year-old left the scorers hut in a hurry due to the fact that he needed to go to the bathroom.

And as a result, the PGA Tour decided to change the signing for an incorrect scorecard rule.

Now, players have a 15-minute window to amend any mistakes on their scorecards.

The rule was brought in to give players another chance if they have inadvertently signed for an incorrect score under extenuating circumstances.

That is a smart move from the PGA Tour, and it should prevent players needlessly being disqualified for a very simple and totally accidental error.

However, there will be some fans who think there is no excuse for the best golfers in the world signing for an incorrect score.