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.
📍 The outcome
Jordan Spieth returned to Royal Birkdale to reflect on his 2017 British Open victory and the driving range drop that characterized his win. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding his current competitive form.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Jordan Spieth relives the 2017 Open Championship and his driving range drop The New York Times · 91d ago broke it first
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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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Questions people are asking
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.
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