Considering what he achieved in 2015, which could arguably be the best season played in modern day Golf, it was easy to predict that Jordan would struggle to repeat a season like that in 2016.
You have to pay fair dues to Jordan for notching up 8 top 10's including 2 wins, 1 runner up finish and a third place finish in 21 events so far this season. Give those statistics to Jordan at the beginning of the year and he would have happily taken it.
He won his first event of the season at the Hyundai tournament of Champions but then cooled off until the Masters where he was in position A until his back nine horror show on Sunday.
He got rid of the demons of his famous meltdown at the Masters by winning the Dean & Deluca Invitational which also marked his first victory in his home state of Texas.
“I had a little red-ass in me and it came out in the next few holes,” he said. “I wasn’t sure how long it would take to get over the hurdle, of having to come into every interview room, having to listen to the crowds, talking only about what happened a month ago. I’m 22 and we’ve won two majors. But it’s very difficult to stay present, to stay positive, when that’s happening, when those are the only questions. So in our third tournament coming back to close this one out the way we did is really, really special”, Jordan said.
Jordan Spieth is a once in a century phenomenon and what he has achieved before the age of 23 is scary good. The man turns in performances week in-week out; his belief and an inner confidence in his preparation is what is behind those performances.
Jordan Spieth is revolutionizing putting as a gamechanging element in his game. Whenver he needs to find that extra gear, you will see him drop clutch putts under pressure no matter what lays on the line.
He plays a brand of Golf that only you could say, Patrick Reed plays during his best weeks at the very most. He is rock solid throughout his game and has no strengths or weaknesses that stand out.
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The Dallas, Texas native is consistent from tee-to-green and can drain putts from anywhere on the greens. He has an exceptional golfing IQ that allows him to analyse and study golf courses in an unprecedented manner.
Spieth plots his way around the course spectacularly and seldom fails to execute his game plan. He has the ability to step up to the occasion at big events even when he's not playing his best golf and grind out results.
He is a part of the new breed of golfers on the PGA Tour who play fearless golf and expect a lot out of themselves. The way Jordan describes his rounds during interviews gives us a very good insight into his thought process on the golf course and his razor-sharp focus over every shot is what gives him that killer instinct.
Jordan Spieth also has an innate knack to be competitive and his association with Under Armour is a testament. Under Armour is known to endorse athletes who are at the top of the pyramid in their sports.
Jordan Spieth has been able to benefit through interactions with fellow Under Armour atheletes and his friendship with Golden State Warriors's guard Stephen Curry is a well documented one.
Jordan is an extremely likable person to fans as well as fellow players, his drive and hunger to win and be the best is inspiring young kids to get into the game more than ever before.
Jordan has set up the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation as a charitable endeavour that focuses on providing financial assistance and a platform to children with special needs, military families and junior golf programs.
His younger sister, Elie who was born with a genetic disorder is his biggest inspiration according to him. He says looking at his special sister and how she fights her battles is what drives him to be better.
Jordan Spieth was ranked the ninth-most paid athlete in all sports in 2016 and has $20.8 million in prize winnings already. He has made another $32 million through endorsements, not bad at all for a 23 year-old.
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Expect Jordan Spieth to end the year in style as he says he feels as refreshed as he has ever and is ready to mount a charge at the Australian Open this week.
"I feel very fresh. I feel as strong and healthy as I've felt ... probably ever to be honest," he told the Australian Associated Press during a practice round at Royal. Sydney on Monday. It was "really nice taking a few weeks off, just training and only start getting back into golf the last couple weeks. Really trying to make it an off season."
Australians Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy, defending champion Matt Jones and Aaron Baddeley will be part of the local contingent that Spieth will be playing against.
