Jordan Spieth Seeks Career Grand Slam at PGA Championship

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Jordan Spieth is looking to become the seventh player in golf history to win all four major championships, a goal he has been inspired to pursue after Rory McIlroy's recent victory at the Masters. Spieth has had nine chances to complete the career grand slam, with his last major win coming at the 2017 Open Championship. Despite his drought, Spieth has shown signs of improvement, with four straight top-20 finishes on the PGA Tour before a tie for 34th in the Truist Championship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Spieth has been inspired by Rory McIlroy's recent victory at the Masters, which has made him more aware of the career grand slam storyline this week.
  • Spieth has had nine chances to complete the career grand slam, with his last major win coming at the 2017 Open Championship.
  • Spieth has shown signs of improvement, with four straight top-20 finishes on the PGA Tour before a tie for 34th in the Truist Championship.
  • Spieth closed with a bogey-free 62 in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, his lowest round for four years.
  • Spieth is feeling optimistic about his chances this week, citing his recent form and mastery of Quail Hollow, where he won all five of his matches in the 2022 Presidents Cup.
  • Spieth believes that his ability to play all ball flights will be crucial at Quail Hollow, even though the course is soft now.

Statistics:

  • 9: The number of chances Spieth has had to complete the career grand slam.
  • 4: The number of straight top-20 finishes Spieth has had on the PGA Tour.
  • 62: The score Spieth shot in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, his lowest round for four years.
  • 2017: The year of Spieth's last major win at the Open Championship.
  • 2022: The year Spieth won all five of his matches in the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow.

Sources:

  • Jordan Spieth, quoted in Phil Casey, Jordan Spieth bids to join golf's elite after Rory McIlroy completes career grand slam (no date provided in the original text)
  • Rory McIlroy, quoted in Phil Casey, Rory McIlroy reveals 'defeating own mind' key to long-awaited Masters breakthrough (no date provided in the original text)
  • Xander Schauffele, quoted in Phil Casey, Shane Lowry slips in Philadelphia allowing Sepp Straka to take the title (no date provided in the original text)