Jordan Spieth himself has admitted that his on-course attitude isn’t always ideal. In an interview back in 2023, he acknowledged that he was trying to “talk less” and accept shots for what they were instead of analyzing them to death. He also admitted that his lack of patience has sometimes hurt his game. “I’m not a very patient person, and I think that’s gotten me in trouble a lot of times in my career,” Spieth also said.
Having said this, we’re sure you all think this: Jordan Spieth is too intense, too chatty, too emotional on the course. He overanalyzes, complains about bad breaks, and talks his caddie’s ear off after every shot. So, it’s right that he’s overly scrutinized? But what if that perception isn’t entirely fair?
So, in a conversation that started with a critique of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, sports journalist Kyle Porter suggested that Scheffler‘s visible frustrations might be wearing thin on audiences. Porter noted, “I love Scottie as a player and a person, but the ‘I’m the only one who gets these kicks, these gusts and these breaks’ routine can be tiresome.” But why has Scheffler been frustrated? Well, ever since he returned to the competitive scene this year after his wrist injury, he has not been able to win. For someone who had a rather spectacular 2024, this can be irritating.
Well, Kyle’s observation prompted PGA Tour professional Michael S. Kim to chime in, hinting at a personal ranking of players whose on-course antics are less than exemplary. He remarked, “Haha, there’s so many worse guys on tour that just don’t get the TV time. I have a personal ranking.” Kim further teased, “Day I retire, I will air out all my frustrations… but until then will not.” And when Kyle guessed that Jordan Spieth and Tyrrell Hatton would be at the top of that list, Kim dropped a truth bomb.
