Yeah Jordan Spieth

[jebartle]

So so so excited today, Jordan -10 under after 17th hole.

He's back!!!!!!!

[Stu from NYC]

great

[Polar Bear]

Yeah! Let’s hope he can put together a good round tomorrow. :)

[tvbound]

Jordan is such a nice person, it's been painful watching him fall so far, so fast. Hopefully, it turns out to be a shootout just between him and Xander, who would also be a worthy champion.

[Polar Bear]

Jordan is such a nice person, it's been painful watching him fall so far, so fast. Hopefully, it turns out to be a shootout just between him and Xander, who would also be a worthy champion.
Agreed.

I wouldn't mind seeing Steve Stricker in the hunt though...he's almost as old as we are!! :a040:

[kcrazorbackfan]

I really would like to see JS win again. It would be nice to see a playoff between Spieth, Xander and Stricker.

[Two Bills]

The title is open. with no runaway leader, so could be a great final round.
Even Brooks Koepka has found his game at last.
Speith was brilliant.

[Rwirish]

Hardly back after 3 rounds. Let’s wait and see.

[thevillagernie]

Naaaa

[DrBrutyle109]

So so so excited today, Jordan -10 under after 17th hole.

He's back!!!!!!!
Yes! He’s back.....you might want to re-evaluate that round, before the “he’s back”, stuff starts.
First...it’s ONE round
Second....his driving was poor at best. If the course had woods or high rough, he would have shot 75
Third...no matter how good he putts, he ain’t making 30 footers for four rounds
He chipped in from 70 feet...
Yes, he’s back.....

[staceygolf]

YES! Words we have not said for way too long. Regardless of what happens today-it is wonderful to see Jordan at the top of a leader
board. 2021 is looking brighter already!

[Gingerstar]

Really missed Jordan. I hope he is back on track

[Cheapbas]

I love this tournament even without the full attendance on 16. Jordan was the best at dropping those 30-40 footers and it’s was great to see his “# of feet of puts made” triple in the last few holes. JT and Brooks in the hunt, looking for an exiting finish today

[La lamy]

He had some spectacular shots yesterday. Such a treat for him and us!
:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[72lions]

Happy for the young man but my money would be elsewhere today.

[Sunflower33]

What a downer you are the young man has tried so hard Glass half empty person

[bilcon]

Go jordan. I have been waiting for him to return to form. Great day yesterday. One of the good guys.

[tvbound]

While it seems his swing and ability to score is back, today will be the test to see if his mental toughness is also. One of the hardest things in golf, at any level, is following up an outstanding round with another good one.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Yes! He’s back.....you might want to re-evaluate that round, before the “he’s back”, stuff starts.
First...it’s ONE round
Second....his driving was poor at best. If the course had woods or high rough, he would have shot 75
Third...no matter how good he putts, he ain’t making 30 footers for four rounds
He chipped in from 70 feet...
Yes, he’s back.....

And there in lies Jordan's problem. The fact is that he never had a complete world class game. His ball striking has always been weak. He was a spectacular putter. For a few years he was close to the greatest putter in history. But when a player depends so much on one part of his game, and it eventually begins to fail him, and it always will, he doesn't have enough of the other parts of his game to compete like he once did.

[Bent Tree]

Yes! He’s back.....you might want to re-evaluate that round, before the “he’s back”, stuff starts.
First...it’s ONE round
Second....his driving was poor at best. If the course had woods or high rough, he would have shot 75
Third...no matter how good he putts, he ain’t making 30 footers for four rounds
He chipped in from 70 feet...
Yes, he’s back.....
Please do. To be such a downer on Jordan....give him real encouragement.

[Guitarman1951]

I agree is was exciting but Xander Schafflee tied him by the time he finished. Should be an exciting final round with so many still close to the top. You have to wonder what changed with Speith after playing so badly for so long.

[karostay]

Hope he doesn't suffer Phil Michelson choke syndrome

[bsoule]

Yes it was quite the round. Seems like a very nice young man but I've said that before and gotten burnt when the cameras aren't on. Will name a few I have met over the years. Trevino, Hale Irwin,Craig Stadler! met all three of those guys when I was working 3M tournament. When cameras went off boy did there personality change also. Very rude obnoxious demanding jackass's. Vowed never again to overhype players that seem like great guys. But everything I have seen or heard has been positive about Jordan so good luck to him!

[jebartle]

Yes! He’s back.....you might want to re-evaluate that round, before the “he’s back”, stuff starts.
First...it’s ONE round
Second....his driving was poor at best. If the course had woods or high rough, he would have shot 75
Third...no matter how good he putts, he ain’t making 30 footers for four rounds
He chipped in from 70 feet...
Yes, he’s back.....

Please let me enjoy this moment before the "glass half empty" comments begin.

[jebartle]

And there in lies Jordan's problem. The fact is that he never had a complete world class game. His ball striking has always been weak. He was a spectacular putter. For a few years he was close to the greatest putter in history. But when a player depends so much on one part of his game, and it eventually begins to fail him, and it always will, he doesn't have enough of the other parts of his game to compete like he once did.

And he has 3, repeat 3 majors, in his trophy case, oh yeah!!

[Two Bills]

Wish our Rory could putt half as good as Spieth!

[dewilson58]

If you can't play, teach. If you can't teach, retire in The Villages and post on ToTV.

[justjim]

So so so excited today, Jordan -10 under after 17th hole.

He's back!!!!!!!

Doubtful, but we will see. Jordan hasn’t won since 2017. Has been off the rails since he won 3 majors. Sort of reminds me of David Duval of a few years ago. Wish him well as he really is a nice guy.

[John_W]

I was fan of Jordan when he came on the scene, I even bought an Under Armour cap. However, of late I'm a homer, and Brooks Koepka went to Florida State, that's been my favorite college team since the 60s. I also like his style, he doesn't get over excited or show emotion. He reminds me of Dave Marr from many years ago, in fact I followed Dave Marr at the St. Petersburg Open in 1962. I'm glad to see Brooks back.

Also I still like Jordan and Xander Schauffele, who also is from the school of cool. My only gripe with Xander was his name, he was born Alexander, why didn't he just cut it short to Alex Schauffele, so much easier to say and remember. Never seen anyone use the second half as their name.

https://i.insider.com/5b717dbb8905f21b008b540b?width=700

PS - My second favorite golfer is not an American, but I don't care. It's Rory McIlroy and even bought one of his limited edition headcovers just like he uses on his driver and it has his signature but it's only a copy. They made a 1,000 of these and I saw them going for $100, I was able to get one on eBay auction for $22.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qWEAAOSwHpZf7AvM/s-l300.jpg

[collie1228]

I'm a fan and was thrilled by his performance yesterday. But, I don't expect him to win today against Schauffele. Schauffele was playing very well; Jordan was putting very well. He's still blocking his drives way out to the right, leaving himself very difficult approach shots. Xander is pretty much crushing it down the middle. But I'm still pulling for Jordan.

[karostay]

Hope he doesn't suffer Phil Michelson choke syndrome


Bingo!

[La lamy]

Amazing how different the brain/body experience can be from day to day. Oh well, it was exciting for a while there!

[tvbound]

I'm thinking not too many had Koepka on their Bingo card. It looks like more scar tissue for both Spieth and Schauffele, who now has 10 runner-ups without a win since the start of the 2017-18 season. Kudos from all of us old guys to Stricker though, for hanging in there. Koepka deserves a lot of admiration and credit, for working through some injuries that even he wondered if they might keep him from getting back to the highest level.

[Two Bills]

Four rounds of golf.
265 golf shots.
One stroke of genius.
Well done Mr.Koepka!

[dewilson58]

Good round by Jordan..........built some confidence.
Nice steady round by Brooks.
Nice AZ course.

[mike234]

well, Jordan has to stop moping, and whining after every shot. I don't know how he even enjoys playing, every shot according to his body language is a disaster.

[billethkid]

well, Jordan has to stop moping, and whining after every shot. I don't know how he even enjoys playing, every shot according to his body language is a disaster.

in lieu of making the shot theatrics...like we all do (with no media).....

[B-flat]

We are fans of Speith and we sometimes feel bad for those we root for..............but then we check the dollars they win.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Good round by Jordan..........built some confidence.
Nice steady round by Brooks.
Nice AZ course.

Sorry, but one over par is not a good round on the PGA Tour.

You cannot continue to drive the ball poorly and miss greens and expect to make a lot of 30 footers. It will eventually catch up with you as it it with Jordan yesterday.

[Viperguy]

Crash and burned!

[collie1228]

Announcer had it perfectly correct when he said, "Brooks smells blood in the water". You have to give him credit, Brooks is a dominant player, and if you make a mistake, he will capitalize on it. Poor Jordan didn't make a putt all day, but continued to drive the ball pretty poorly. At least he made some money.

[JP]

Love to watch Jordan but he needs some serious help with his driver.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Love to watch Jordan but he needs some serious help with his driver.

His iron play was not very good either. It hasn't been for a while. The only time that he plays well is when he drains a lot of long putts and that's not going to happen a lot.

[stebooo]

I agree tough breaks all day.

[jebartle]

Some days you win, others not so much, but I'll always root for Jordan. Good guy!

[dewilson58]

Announcer had it perfectly correct when he said, "Brooks smells blood in the water". You have to give him credit, Brooks is a dominant player, and if you make a mistake, he will capitalize on it. Poor Jordan didn't make a putt all day, but continued to drive the ball pretty poorly. At least he made some money.
Don't forget...................A chip-in won the Tourney.

[Polar Bear]

Sorry, but one over par is not a good round on the PGA Tour....
Such a broad, general statement is simply not true.

Most days yes, but tell that to the pros while they're playing The Open Championship or the US Open on a well prepared, difficult course with brutal pin placements and 20+ mph gusting winds. There are days they would take a one-over-par round in a heartbeat.