
The full Jordan Spieth experience was on display during his opening round at the Players Championship as he posted a 2-under 34 over the first nine in a unique way.
Spieth started on the back and hit a perfect approach shot for a tap-in birdie on No. 10, then channeled some bunker magic on the next hole, knocking in an eagle and jumping out to an early lead.
Eagles fly in the mornings at TPC Sawgrass 🦅@JordanSpieth with a birdie-eagle start to take an early solo lead @THEPLAYERS. pic.twitter.com/gwQjKnWsXf
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 13, 2025
He missed an 8-footer for potential birdie on No. 12 and posted a second consecutive par on No. 13 before things began to swing in the other direction. A hooked tee shot on No. 14 found the water and culminated in a double bogey, which he followed with a bogey.
Make that TWO eagle hole-outs for @JordanSpieth! ✌️
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 13, 2025
📺 @PGATOURLIVE pic.twitter.com/MhtOLJdb9h
Sitting at even par, the former Players winner once again rolled in an eagle on No. 16 before three-putting the iconic island green. Not content to post another par, Spieth knocked in another short one for a birdie before making the turn.
The eventful first nine left him two shots behind the lead and earned him a shoutout from the PGA Tour's social teams, which is warranted.
The Jordan Spieth Experience™️ has commenced at @THEPLAYERS. pic.twitter.com/Ew7h0GDx3a
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 13, 2025
Even by his own roller coaster standards, this was quite a wild up-and-down ride.
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