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A decade ago, Jordan Spieth turned to caddie Michael Greller on the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club.
"Buddy, it seems like we're collapsing," Jordan said.
Spieth’s tee shot had found Rae’s Creek. And when his second attempt also splashed, the defending champion felt it necessary to say his fate aloud.
Although it’s been 10 years, Spieth is still often asked about 2016, including after Thursday’s first-round 72 at the 2026 Masters Tournament.
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“What I've learned the last 10 years is a lot,” Spieth said. “Anything can happen. You just have to be staying within reach.”
Stay within reach.
Now in his 13th Masters start, Spieth has remained in striking distance in seven of them, and understands the significance of Friday’s 9:55 a.m. tee time.
“(Today) will be an important day to get into the red numbers,” Spieth said.
In 2014, Spieth nearly became the first player since Fuzzy Zoeller to don green on his maiden visit. A year later, Jordan left victorious.
Then came the heartbreak of 2016, the ho-hum Sunday in 2017, and the Sunday 64 of 2018.
“It's certainly gone both ways for me here,” Spieth said on Thursday. “So stay within arm's reach and try to make it go my way.”
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Jordan Spieth reflects on 2016 Masters collapse
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"Buddy, it seems like we're collapsing," Jordan said.
Spieth’s tee shot had found Rae’s Creek. And when his second attempt also splashed, the defending champion felt it necessary to say his fate aloud.
Although it’s been 10 years, Spieth is still often asked about 2016, including after Thursday’s first-round 72 at the 2026 Masters Tournament.
More: Masters scoreboard, our full hub
“What I've learned the last 10 years is a lot,” Spieth said. “Anything can happen. You just have to be staying within reach.”
Stay within reach.
Now in his 13th Masters start, Spieth has remained in striking distance in seven of them, and understands the significance of Friday’s 9:55 a.m. tee time.
“(Today) will be an important day to get into the red numbers,” Spieth said.
In 2014, Spieth nearly became the first player since Fuzzy Zoeller to don green on his maiden visit. A year later, Jordan left victorious.
Then came the heartbreak of 2016, the ho-hum Sunday in 2017, and the Sunday 64 of 2018.
“It's certainly gone both ways for me here,” Spieth said on Thursday. “So stay within arm's reach and try to make it go my way.”
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Jordan Spieth reflects on 2016 Masters collapse
Continue reading...
