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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team USA’s Jordan Spieth reacts after holing his birdie putt on the 16th green to win the hole during the Foursomes REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team USA’s Jordan Spieth reacts after holing his birdie putt on the 16th green to win the hole during the Foursomes REUTERS/Mike Segar
The PGA Tour has finally returned to the Riviera Country Club for the Genesis Invitational this year. The course has been held in high regard by fans and players, with everyone looking forward to a fun time in California. Jordan Spieth who is off to an amazing start at the tournament seems to be all praises for the course.
Spieth is playing the Genesis Invitational after the Waste Management Phoenix Open and is looking eager to take home a win.
Having said that, the course might be a big contributor to Spieth’s performance.
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Spieth on Riv: "I think it's a top three golf course in the world if not even higher."
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) February 17, 2022
Fans react to Jordan Spieth’s comments on the Riviera Country Club
By the looks of it, Spieth is extremely happy about having returned to California. According to the 28-year-old, Riviera is probably one of the top three courses in the world.“If not even higher,” Spieth added.
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Spieth’s comments seem to have prompted a strong reaction from fans, who looked eager to discuss their favorite course. While Riviera is indeed iconic, not everyone has to agree with Spieth.
Better than Sudden Valley?
— Rob Guy (@Realtyguy604) February 18, 2022
I mean, rankings are subjective but golf digest rates it no 4 in California, so it’s up there
— Matt Haug (@Matt_Haug) February 18, 2022
These days if I complete 9 holes with the same ball it gets retired and framed.
— Craig R (@chippy9372) February 17, 2022
Johnny still plays I caddied for him few month back and saw him there couple weeks ago
— Lakers4Life (@joeyzazaza) February 18, 2022
More than your mate Day
— Evan (@PresidentWilko) February 17, 2022
No such this as a membership brochure for that place…
— Lakers4Life (@joeyzazaza) February 18, 2022
What club are you at?
— JeffyM (@MarcussenJeff) February 18, 2022
Great course no doubt, but top 3 in the world? Naahhhh.
— thiago lacerda (@ThiagoLacerda11) February 18, 2022
Some fans agreed that while the course was really fun, it was not a top-five for them. Many discuss that subjectivity is an important factor, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Of course, fans did point out that Golf Digest ranks Riviera fourth in California.
Most fans seemed to share their own experience about the course which brings along a rich history.
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More from Jordan Spieth on Riviera
Spieth also seems to have some interesting takes on Riviera. ” Precision is so key, but being smart and recognizing when even being precise still won’t work out,” Spieth said.
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team USA’s Jordan Spieth reacts after holing his putt on the 10th green during the Foursomes REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
He added that it is indeed a rare week for players, as you cannot just fire at the flagsticks. “And it’s such a different experience from what we normally have on tour, where you’re use to 20-, 25- under winning, where you get away with short-siding yourself because guys’ short games are so good. But here, it just doesn’t happen”.
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