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Spieth's Shoulder Woes: Masters Prep in Doubt?
3 Apr
Summary
- Jordan Spieth shot one-under-par 71 in the Valero Texas Open's first round.
- He lost over 3.1 strokes to the field on the greens, ranking 128th.
- Analyst Rich Beem noted Spieth's left shoulder appeared too low during play.
Jordan Spieth commenced his Valero Texas Open campaign on Thursday with a round of one-under-par 71, placing him five strokes behind the leaders. Although not at his peak, the 32-year-old golfer from Dallas secured a score under par, offering some measure of personal satisfaction.
During the opening round at TPC San Antonio, commentator Rich Beem highlighted a specific concern regarding Spieth's swing mechanics. Beem pointed out that Spieth's left shoulder appeared significantly lower than his right, a deviation from the desired level shoulder position. This observation was corroborated by fellow commentator Andrew Coltart.
Beem's assessment proved particularly relevant given Spieth's putting statistics for the day. He lost an alarming 3.127 strokes to the field on the greens, ranking 128th out of 132 players. This performance underscores the potential impact of the noted shoulder issue on his overall game as he approaches The Masters next week.
