Jordan Spieth relives the 2017 Open Championship and his driving range drop
Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale for the 2026 British Open, reflecting on his 2017 victory and a famous driving range incident.
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Jordan Spieth is returning to the site of his 2017 British Open triumph at Royal Birkdale. The golfer is looking to end a drought and rediscover the form that led to his previous victory at the venue.
Coverage from The New York Times, AP News, and Golf Digest emphasizes Spieth's reflections on the 2017 experience, including his well-known drop on the driving range. Golf Channel and the New York Post highlight his determination and belief in his ability to compete despite questions regarding his previous shot-making ability.
Attention remains on whether Spieth can reclaim the magic and form that characterized his 2017 championship performance during this return to Birkdale.
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Quick answers
Where is the 2026 British Open taking place?
The event is being held at Royal Birkdale.
What specific past event is Spieth reliving?
He is reflecting on the 2017 Open Championship and an incident involving a drop on the driving range.
What is Spieth's goal for the 2026 tournament?
He is determined to end a drought and return to the form that fueled his previous triumph at Birkdale.
Coverage (6)
- The Craziest 29 Minutes in Open Championship History Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Jordan Spieth determined to end drought in return to site of true ‘Experience’ at British Open New York Post · 3h ago
- British Open 2026: Jordan Spieth defiant about returning to the form that fueled his Birkdale triumph Golf Digest · 3h ago
- Jordan Spieth’s iconic Birkdale shots might be gone, but belief remains Golf Channel · 3h ago
- Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale looking for the magic that made him a British Open champion AP News · 3h ago
- Jordan Spieth relives the 2017 Open Championship and his driving range drop The New York Times · 3h ago broke it first
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