Jordan Spieth Refuses to Cower Under ‘Younger’ Scottie Scheffler’s Onslaught, Earning Golf World’s Respect

Scottie Scheffler is not just enjoying the first rank on the OWGR list but is also dominating the PGA Tour this season. Among all the ten events that he has participated in, Scheffler managed to win four of them, including the addition of a second green jacket to his name. This has turned out to be a threat for the other pro golfers! On the one hand, Tiger Woods has praised him for his consistency throughout the Tour. On the other hand, Brian Harman expressed his desire not to want Scheffler to be on the field of RBC Heritage.

His concern was right since Scheffler took the win there as well. It turns out fan-favourite Jordan Spieth, too, has a similar intimidation for Scheffler. The 13-time PGA Tour winner, who is among the strongest contenders for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, right ahead of the first tee off, expressed his views about Scottie Scheffler at the presser on Wednesday.

Spieth openly admired the 27-year-old’s incredible golf prowess. It’s a tough pill to swallow, for the 30-year-old as he is a few years older than Scheffler, but it’s also incredibly motivating for Spieth to elevate his own game. Taking to this, Spieth opened up with, “I am nothing but extremely excited and happy for him. It’s well deserved and all that.”

With thirteen PGA Tour wins, including three majors, to his name over the course of his career, Spieth has become an idol to many youngsters, with his grounded attitude lauded by fans, the media, and his rivals. On the other end, watching someone younger than him do so much better makes him ‘want to go out and get better’. He said, “And then you know, on the flip side, it’s the first time I’ve ever looked at somebody younger than me and I’ve driven inspiration.”

Jordan Spieth, who joined the Tour in 2013, seven years ahead of when Scheffler joined the Tour, it is not just inspiration, but also frustration that he feels watching someone younger than him, both professionally and in age, perform so much better than him. He added, “I’m constantly seeing it, I’m trying to beat him at home, and when he’s playing better than I am, it sucks.” Nonetheless, he is all set to up his game, and then get on the field together with Scottie Scheffler.

Jordan Spieth also concludes by saying that he knows his gameplay. Although some aspects of it need polishing, he knows that his approach is top-notch, and that is what matters for him at the moment.

Jordan Spieth receives support for his honesty

Jordan Spieth is hoping to use Scottie Scheffler’s success as inspiration. Yet, although it is flipped, he believes that he has plenty of runways to get back into the limelight. He believes he is the only one standing in his way of success. “I’ve got enough. I believe in my ceiling, and I believe my ceiling is as high as anybody’s. I have to get each part of my game up toward its ceiling”, said Spieth.

Jordan Spieth is not happy, as he is not doing as great as Scheffler, who shares the same golf college, the University of Texas. But his followers are pretty much confident about his ability as a golfer and that he will leave no stone unturned to achieve what he has set foot on. Taking to this, one of them commented, “Has to be a little galling for Spieth to see a younger player he knew in college essentially lapping him over the last couple of years. But at the same time, he has tremendous belief in his ability (rightfully so) & sees no reason he can’t be going toe to toe with him.”

The three-time Major Champion winner has also expressed his desire to hit the reset button this weekend after a not-so-great 2024 season. After finishing in the top 10 in 3 events, a disqualification, and three missed cuts, one of which was at the Masters, his entire focus is now on grabbing the trophy at the CJ Cup, putting in all that he can! And it is needless to say the golf community is rooting for him. Comments like, “Great stuff from Spieth here. rooting for him to get his game back & would be awesome to see him get a win this week. He is 11th in SG total, which means he can win any week” and “When this guy came on the scene (2015 I think).  I thought, wow this dude will be special.  After he lost that Masters (hitting 2 balls in the water on 12), it seemed like his game nosedived.  I am rooting for him to play better! Come on man!!!” are standing testaments to it!

However, there were some of Spieth’s followers, who were there to back him up with their humor. Mocking Scheffler to lift his spirits, one of them commented, “What?  Scottie looks old enough to be Jordan’s dad!  There’s something wrong about this.” While another, in extreme awe of Jordan Spieth’s brutal honesty, simply wrote, “Spieth talking openly about his game is one of my favorite watches.”

For this weekend at least, he will not have to face the wrath of Scottie Scheffler’s game as he is taking his second straight week off, and spending time with his wife Meredith in her final days of pregnancy. Both awaiting the birth of their first child. With Scheffler not on the field, will Jordan Spieth finally be able to grab his first win at the PGA Tour this season? Stay tuned to find out!