Jordan Spieth Pulled Off This Stat for First Time in a Decade at Phoenix Open

Whether he’s sinking long range birdie putts or holing out from greenside bunkers, a typical round of golf for Jordan Spieth is a rollercoaster for just about every other PGA Tour player. 

At the WM Phoenix Open, Spieth did something that no one could have predicted: He played a rather boring round of golf. 

Spieth, who teed off late in the afternoon on Friday due to Thursday’s frost delay, made six birdies and one bogey before play was suspended for the day. On Saturday morning, Spieth resumed Round 2 on the 13th hole, firing off another three birdies, all of which he made from within six feet. For once, Spieth made things look simple. 

Spieth’s finished with an 8-under 63 on Saturday morning, the low score of the round, and he didn’t have to explore unseen corners of the golf course or execute nearly impossible par saves. His only bogey was a three putt from 60 feet on the par-3 12th hole.

According to Justin Ray—a well-known statistics guru among the golf community—Spieth accomplished something on Friday and Saturday that he hasn’t done since 2013. He hit all 18 greens at TPC Scottsdale in regulation. Out of all 843 rounds of golf Spieth has completed on the PGA Tour, it’s just the second time he has pulled off such a feat.

The last time he hit 18 greens was ten years ago, at the 2013 AT&T National at Congressional Golf Course. The statistic is bewildering, but for the master of scrambling on the PGA Tour, it makes perfect sense. 

Ray also shared a few more fun statistics about Spieth on Twitter. The University of Texas product has 16 round of 63 or lower since 2013. Spieth’s good friend Justin Thomas has the most at 20. 

At 8-under for the tournament, Spieth now sits two shots back of co-leaders Scottie Scheffler and Adam Hadwin. He’s currently tied with World No. 3 Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele ahead of Saturday’s third round, which is set to begin at 10:50 a.m. local time.