Spieth tipped to follow McIlroys lead at PGA | Golf News

Tom Kim is of the opinion that seeing Jordan Spieth emulate Rory McIlroy’s achievement to full the profession Grand Slam at the upcoming PGA Championship could be “astronomical” for golf.

McIlroy has just lately etched his identify in sporting lore, snapping an 11-year stretch to declare his fifth main championship with a triumph at the Masters. The Northern Irishman outlasted Bryson DeChambeau in a pulsating closing spherical and edged out Justin Rose for the win in a gripping playoff.

With this victory, McIlroy, who made an look on The Tonight Show final Thursday, joined an elite membership of only six gamers to win all 4 main championships, including golf legend Tiger Woods, who promptly celebrated McIlroy’s induction into this prestigious circle.

Spieth stands on the cusp of turning into the seventh participant to obtain the profession Grand Slam, needing only the PGA Championship title to spherical out his assortment. His impending alternative to secure this milestone will arrive at Quail Hollow in a fortnight during the season’s second main.

During the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week, Kim, a winner of three PGA Tour occasions himself, was requested what Spieth becoming a member of the illustrious ranks of McIlroy and others would signify, and he informed journalists, “It would be astronomical for the game of golf. I really do believe that, to be able to have two career grand slams in one year.”

The golf world buzzes with anticipation as Spieth, one of the game’s most recognizable figures, inches nearer to a important milestone. Speaking on Spieth’s potential affect on the PGA Tour, it was famous: “We’ve only had — is it only five — is it six now? I think Jordan again being such a big face of the game of golf would be really good for us, for the PGA Tour. I think he’s seeing Rory do it for sure is going to motivate him more to get it done in Charlotte.”

Spieth’s final leap into the key winners’ circle was at The Open Championship in 2017, where he edged out his compatriot Matt Kuchar to triumph with the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. This win left him just one short of scoring the profession Grand Slam, with the elusive PGA Championship still unchecked.

Since then, the Texan has entered the PGA Championship battleground seven instances but hasn’t fairly clinched that coveted title to full his assortment. His nearest brush with victory was two years after his Open glory when he secured a tie for third place in 2019, ending six strokes behind Ryder Cup comrade Brooks Koepka.

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While Spieth might need grappled with his type since his fast trio of main victories within two years, the 31 12 months previous golfer has just lately proven promising indicators. With a couple of top-10 and top-20 finishes this season along with a commendable tied-14th spot at Augusta, Spieth is returning to his strides.

This week sees Spieth back on acquainted turf in his native Texas, drawing consideration as he leads The CJ Cup Byron Nelson subject, accompanied by World No. 1 and fellow Texan star Scottie Scheffler.