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PGA Championship 2026: Justin Thomas says ‘maybe five people’ could have pulled off this incredible Jordan Spieth shot on Friday
TL;DR
Justin Thomas praised Jordan Spieth's remarkable shot during the 2026 PGA Championship, stating that only a few players could have executed it. Spieth's performance included a two-over 72, likely ending his hopes for a career grand slam this year.
Key points
- Justin Thomas praised Jordan Spieth's shot at the PGA Championship.
- Spieth shot a two-over 72 after a 69 in the opening round.
- Michael Kim claimed Spieth was the only player who could have made that shot.
Jordan SpiethJustin ThomasPGA Championship 2026
The best word to describe Jordan Spieth in the year 2026 is mercurial. For several holes, or maybe even a round or two at a time, he’ll look like the player who captured three major titles between 2015 and 2017. But look away for a moment and suddenly he’s trying a flop shot over 10 porta-potties to save double bogey. If they ever build a Jordan Spieth theme park a la Dollywood, it will be all rollercoasters.
That ride continued on Friday at Aronimink when Spieth shot a two-over 72 following an opening round 69 on Thursday. The disappointing round likely knocked Spieth out of career-grand-slam contention for yet another year, but it did include a few highlights that showed just how obscenely talented he can be when all systems are firing. Don’t take our word for it, though. Just listen to Justin Thomas.
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That’s high praise from the fellow SB2K alum, but Spieth’s sawed-off 70-yard knockdown deserved it as the Texan attacked a pin position very few other pros in the field would have been brave (or stupid) enough to take on. Another former John Deere Classic winner, Michael Kim, took things a step further, saying Spieth was the ONLY player in the PGA Championship field who could have (or perhaps would have) pulled off a shot like that.
It’s fun to see that even PGA Tour pros love Jordan Spieth as much golf fans do. They also recognize his crazy brand of genius, and though it can be infuriating at times, they know better than anyone that it’s in perilously short supply in the robotic world of modern golf. Whether Spieth’s maverick game can hold up over four rounds at a major is another story. The talent pool and consistency level across professional golf now is incredibly deep and dauntingly high, and the reality is that Spieth’s best days are likely behind him. But like JT and Kim, as long as Spieth continues to tee it up, we’ll be there enjoying the ride.
Q&A
What did Justin Thomas say about Jordan Spieth's shot at the 2026 PGA Championship?
Justin Thomas remarked that 'maybe five people' could have pulled off Jordan Spieth's incredible shot during the tournament.
How did Jordan Spieth perform in the 2026 PGA Championship?
Jordan Spieth shot a two-over 72 in the second round, following an opening round of 69, which likely eliminated his chances for a career grand slam.
Who else commented on Jordan Spieth's shot during the PGA Championship?
Michael Kim stated that Spieth was the only player in the PGA Championship field capable of executing the remarkable shot he attempted.