Jordan Spieth marched up Augusta’s 18th fairway in 2015 with victory assured. The crowd roared, but he longed for it to end. The weight of leading from start to finish at the Masters drained him more than he anticipated.
As he tapped in for victory, Spieth hurried through emotional hugs, briefly acknowledging the crowd before retreating. Moments later, in Butler Cabin, he spoke of chasing multiple titles. Yet, even a decade later, he remains a one-time Masters champion.
In 2015, Spieth’s brilliance captivated the golf world. While Tiger Woods faded, Spieth dazzled with creative short-game mastery, miraculous recoveries, and fearless shot-making that drew comparisons to legends like Tom Watson and Wyatt Earp.
Mentor Ben Crenshaw once called him a “gunslinger” for his bold, calculated risks. His imaginative approach set him apart, proving that his seemingly lucky shots were, in fact, skillfully executed under immense pressure.
