Jordan Spieth bounced back from his brutal Masters meltdown in 2016, where he threw away the chance to win back-to-back green jackets, to win on the PGA Tour just a few weeks later
Jordan Spieth’s win at the Charles Schwab is his favorite moment of his career
Jordan Spieth described his 2016 win at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational — now known as the Charles Schwab Challenge — as the most important one of his career after bouncing back from his Masters disappointment.
Spieth had been the best player in the world at this point, winning at Augusta National to earn his first ever major and Green Jacket before going on to win the U.S. Open later that year. Heading into the final day of the Masters the following year, Spieth looked set to win back-to-back Green Jackets after a dominant showing.
But what would unfold could only be described as one of the biggest collapses in Masters history. Spieth led by six shots heading into the final day and had a five-shot lead on the back nine on Sunday.
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But on the 12th hole, he shot a quadruple-bogey as he hit two balls into Rae’s Creek, before then finding the bunker on a disastrous dropshot.
Englishman Danny Willett went on to capitalize, shooting a bogey-free 67 to overtake Spieth and become the first European to win at Augusta since 1999.
Spieth had looked devastated with himself, constantly shaking his head as he threw away the chance to win a second green jacket — something that he has yet to win since then.
Jordan Spieth had fallen apart at the Masters six weeks prior
The Texan would look to bounce back as soon as he could though, going on to impress at the Charles Schwab while going into the final day as the leader.
At one point, a fan had shouted: “Remember the Masters,” as he walked towards a hole, admitting that this moment got to him.
Spieth said: “I had a little red-ass in me and it came out in the next few holes. I wasn’t sure how long it would take to get over the hurdle, of having to come into every interview room, having to listen to the crowds, talking only about what happened a month ago.
“I’m 22 and we’ve won two majors. But it’s very difficult to stay present, to stay positive, when that’s happening, when those are the only questions.”
Spieth has struggled with injuries in recent years, but hopes to get back to challenging at Augusta in the future(Image: Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
But Spieth was able to hold his nerve, going on to win by three in what will always be a special moment to look back on.
He said: “This day is a moment that will go down, no matter what happens in the next 30 years, as one of the most important days I’ve ever had.”
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