Jump to content
IGNORED

Will Jordan Spieth Come Back?


Note: This thread is 1017 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

  • Administrator
20 hours ago, DeadMan said:

He really hasn't chased distance. He's been at roughly 290-295 yards in driving distance his entire time on Tour.

This.

I know, too.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Spieth isn’t struggling because he’s having to hit 6i into the green when his competitors are hitting 8-9i. His ball striking and putting just hasn’t been good especially on the weekends. It’s gotta be frustrating. I think, and this may be wrong, but he’s been saying ‘ it’s coming around’ for many months now....I don’t see it.

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

13 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Spieth isn’t struggling because he’s having to hit 6i into the green when his competitors are hitting 8-9i. His ball striking and putting just hasn’t been good especially on the weekends. It’s gotta be frustrating. I think, and this may be wrong, but he’s been saying ‘ it’s coming around’ for many months now....I don’t see it.

At least 11 months 😭. He was on NLU podcast last spring saying that. Anyways.... it’s still Friday, he’s only +5...nah I’ve moved passed denial early this week.

Next stage of grief is anger. What the hell was that iron shot yesterday that found the middle of the water!? 

That was the first time I really thought like...maybe he won’t be a super star again.

 But where are these awful shots coming from?! Does anyone have an opinion of why these shots are happening? Like is his swing degrading?

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

44 minutes ago, Slim_Pivot said:

Does anyone have an opinion of why these shots are happening? Like is his swing degrading?

Golf is hard.

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Moderator
9 hours ago, Vinsk said:

Golf is hard.

You forgot to add the copyright © 

Golf is hard© 😀

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Administrator

It’s a registered trademark.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

He hit a shot on a par 3 with a pond on the right of the green, and hit it so far right, he almost missed the pond. As a 4 handicap, it would have been a terrible shot for me, let alone a guy on Tour. I know those guys hit bad shots, but with an iron, teed up, and it wasn't a shank, I couldn't believe he missed so badly. The announcer really didn't know what to say. I'm not good enough to say what he needs to do to get back to playing well, but it seems that what ever he's doing now isn't working. He seems like a good guy, and I'd like to see him return to form.


2 hours ago, Sandy Divot said:

He hit a shot on a par 3 with a pond on the right of the green, and hit it so far right, he almost missed the pond. As a 4 handicap, it would have been a terrible shot for me, let alone a guy on Tour. I know those guys hit bad shots, but with an iron, teed up, and it wasn't a shank, I couldn't believe he missed so badly. The announcer really didn't know what to say. I'm not good enough to say what he needs to do to get back to playing well, but it seems that what ever he's doing now isn't working. He seems like a good guy, and I'd like to see him return to form.

I agree and have said in the past...I really wish he’d just go see a new instructor. I know instructors can tell me it’s not the instructor...fine I get that, but when it’s this off ya gotta start exploring all you can. Call it a mental reboot or whatever. I wish he’d go see George Gankas. Plenty of top players change coaches. I hope he’s not feeling sappy emotions for McCormick. Whatever he’s ‘working on’ isn’t working.

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

24 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

I wish he’d go see George Gankas.

Just curious as to why him for Jordan?

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

14 minutes ago, ncates00 said:

Just curious as to why him for Jordan?

The videos I’ve watched with him working with the young guys...I think he’s got a demeanor that would get through to him. I like how he communicates. Let’s face it, Spieth is a bit of a pansy. And although I’ve conceded McCormick is a knowledgeable guy...he’s a pansy too. Spieth needs boot camp, not a head tassel and a ‘ you’ll get it back sport!’ attitude. 

  • Thumbs Up 1

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  • Administrator
5 hours ago, Vinsk said:

The videos I’ve watched with him working with the young guys...I think he’s got a demeanor that would get through to him. I like how he communicates. Let’s face it, Spieth is a bit of a pansy. And although I’ve conceded McCormick is a knowledgeable guy...he’s a pansy too. Spieth needs boot camp, not a head tassel and a ‘ you’ll get it back sport!’ attitude. 

Oh brother.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

1 hour ago, iacas said:

Oh brother.

Lol. Well I expected a much more scathing response from you with that. But that’ll do.

  • Upvote 1

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

13 minutes ago, Sandy Divot said:

How much longer are his exemptions from his majors good for status on tour?

Winning The British Open gives you a 5 year exemption to like everything. So through 2022?

Plus forever at Masters and until he’s 60 at British Open since he won them.

Im sure he gets something for his top 3 at the PGA last year, but my answer is prob close enough

 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

2 hours ago, 70sSanO said:

When I look at Spieth I can't help but think of David Duval.  For that reason, who knows if Jordan comes back.

I did find this article from a couple of years ago...

https://nypost.com/2018/08/10/jordan-spieth-admits-he-spent-months-wrecking-his-swing/

John

This is exactly what I mean when I say that if you're at the top of your game, just keep doing what you're doing and don't listen to anyone about changing anything.  And for heaven's sakes, don't chase after getting more distance if you're winning a lot.


  • Administrator
7 minutes ago, Herkimer said:

This is exactly what I mean when I say that if you're at the top of your game, just keep doing what you're doing and don't listen to anyone about changing anything.  And for heaven's sakes, don't chase after getting more distance if you're winning a lot.

What did Jordan try to change?

He just started hitting the ball more poorly than his other-worldly form of 2015-2017.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

Check Out: New Topics | TST Blog | Golf Terms | Instructional Content | Analyzr | LSW | Instructional Droplets

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Note: This thread is 1017 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).
  • Posts

    • Day 314 - Putting some things together. Better grip/setup, fuller backswing, better finishing position. Filmed some swings, happy with the progress. 
    • Day 130: did a stack session. 
    • Day 206 (24 Nov 24)  - An easy session with the 54deg wedge and hard foam balls / one simple goal - distance control thru backswing length while not decelerating.  Had a playing partner comment they noticed me decelerating on a couple short wedge shots in last round.  Hit from distances from close to 40yds down to 20. 
    • Musgrove Mill hole #15 was converted to a par 3 after Hurricane Helene. Today, I had 145 from the tee which is a perfect 9-iron for me. I aimed just right of the hole and pulled it a few feet. Clanked off the stick down into the hole and ricocheted out of the hole 13’ away. Drained the putt for a birdie after repairing the hole which was damaged . Not sure if it would have counted as a HIO, but I was pretty excited!
    • Day 55 - 2024-11-24 Did five levels of Operation 36 on GSPro (different courses). 🙂 Was -4 from 200 yards (32) intentionally laying up on each hole (i.e. not hitting a 5I or something). Shot… 22, 24, 26 from 25, 50, and 100 yards. I forget my 150-yard score, but obviously it was < 36. Putting was odd… (and I did it with the wedge or a 7I or whatever was in my hand).
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...