Is The Junior Ryder Cup Legend Jordan Spieth Too Old for the Big Game?

The second day of the Ryder Cup is in full swing. The field at the Marco Simone Golf Club is flooded with legendary golfers, and all of them are competing in a cutthroat competition for their country’s patriotic honor.

Stalwarts like Jordan Spieth are also part of the event. However, the three-time major championship winner is having a rough day at the Ryder Cup having failed to open his win account in Rome. This is in striking contrast to his performance at the Junior Ryder Cup in 2010.

Spieth’s Glorious 2010 Junior Ryder Cup Triumph

Back in 2010, a young Jordan Spieth and co. marched to a victory in the year’s Junior Ryder Cup, defeating Team Europe on their home soil with a score of 13 1/2 – 10 1/2 at the Gleneagles Resort in Scotland. The victory was special for the American team as well as for Spieth, as it was the United States’ first Junior Ryder Cup triumph on foreign soil since the event became official in the year 2002.

This year, the United States is also seeking its first victory on foreign soil in the past three decades. Earlier, there was a concern about how Justin Thomas might perform at the 44th Ryder Cup; however, all the tables have now turned, and there is discussion about Jordan Spieth’s current form.

On day one, the team selection expectedly paired golf buddies Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas together. While the latter performed well, even sinking a 9-foot putt for birdie, it was Spieth who was struggling to gain momentum.

The pair eventually drew their Friday afternoon four-ball game, but Spieth’s perforamance raised an alarm from the fans. He is coming under the widespread scrutiny due to his lacking form.

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Spieth and Thomas’s Rollercoaster Ride in Saturday’s Foursomes

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, who sat out Friday morning’s foursomes, teamed up for today’s first foursomes game against Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood. Spieth struggled initially but managed two crucial birdies on par 3s, putting the Americans ahead.

However, he had a tough round overall. Thomas played solidly, despite a key birdie miss at 16 that allowed the Europeans to tie. At the time of writing, the Europeans were leading by two, which could further hamper the hopes of Spieth and Thomas.

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