Spieth’s Open Championship Odyssey: From Range Drop to Regal 15th Eagle
Jordan Spieth’s 2017 Open win at Royal Birkdale became a legendary roller-coaster: a chaotic 13th hole after his ball seemingly vanished on a steep hill led to a long relief process that pushed him toward the driving-range area for a drop, followed by a tense back nine before a late burst—capped by a stunning 50-foot eagle on the par-5 15th—that sealed a three-shot victory over Matt Kuchar and cemented Spieth’s place near the career Grand Slam. He reflects on Augusta 2016’s meltdown, explains how he and caddie Michael Greller stayed calm and efficient, and notes they rarely rewatch that Open, even as the memory remains vivid.