Jordan Spieth faces another challenging Masters tournament, finishing 10 shots behind the leaders after rounds of 72, 73, and 70 at Augusta National.
Spieth’s Frustrating Augusta Campaign
The 32-year-old Dallas native entered the event aiming to recapture the form that delivered his 2015 green jacket. Despite his thrilling style that captivates fans, Spieth struggles to contend for victories. Augusta National tests all players this week, yet Spieth’s self-inflicted errors keep him outside the top contention, remarkably still inside the top 25.
Persistent Putting Problems
Spieth’s determination shines through, but overcomplicated swing thoughts lead to paralysis by analysis. His biggest issue lies with the putter, where performance has declined sharply. Over the past six PGA Tour seasons—from 2025 backward—he ranks 65th, 101st, 79th, 155th, 33rd, and 105th in strokes gained putting.
At this Masters, conditions worsen: Spieth ranks last in putting, averaging 1.8 putts per green in regulation. Leader Brian Campbell averages just 1.41.
Rich Beem Identifies Key Flaw
2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem spotted a technical issue at last week’s Valero Texas Open. Spieth’s left shoulder drops lower at address each week, causing him to hit down on putts and disrupt pure roll.
The simple solution: adopt a conventional putting grip to level his shoulders. Though Spieth has never used this grip in his career, the stakes demand experimentation—his putting cannot deteriorate further.
From Elite to Struggle
A decade ago, Spieth dominated greens, a key to his 2015 Masters triumph. Without drastic changes, another Augusta victory slips away. Change is essential now.
