Jordan Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion, faced challenges at the 2026 Masters Tournament, finishing with a final round score of 68. Despite his strong finish, he entered the final round a staggering 10 shots behind the leaders, having scored 72 in the opening round, 73 in the second, and 70 in the third.
Throughout the tournament, Spieth struggled notably with his putting, totaling 125 putts over the four days. He recorded 33 putts on both Thursday and Friday, which he attributed to leaving “20-something putts short this week.” This frustration was evident as he expressed, “I feel like I’m playing great golf,” despite the disappointing results.
Spieth’s performance at Augusta National has raised questions about his putting consistency, a skill he typically excels at. He remarked, “Typically putt these greens very well,” indicating that this week was an anomaly for him.
Looking ahead, Spieth is set to compete next at Hilton Head, where he hopes to regain his putting form and capitalize on his overall game. He acknowledged the streaky nature of putting, stating, “Putting can be streaky, so just need to get on the right streak and go try to win next week.” Observers will be watching closely to see if he can turn his fortunes around in the upcoming tournament.