Home / Sports / Muirfield Village Bites: Spieth, Scheffler Struggle
Muirfield Village Bites: Spieth, Scheffler Struggle
7 Jun
Summary
- Jordan Spieth missed the 2026 Memorial Tournament cut after two rounds.
- He prepared for the event a week early, treating it like a major.
- Scottie Scheffler failed to defend his title, falling far behind.
Jordan Spieth's bid for the 2026 Memorial Tournament ended prematurely as he missed the cut. Following an opening round of 71, a second-round 79 at Muirfield Village proved too costly. Spieth revealed he had arrived a week prior to practice, emphasizing his deep respect for the event, which he considers "the closest we get to one" like a major. His struggles were exacerbated by his iron play, hitting only 7 of 18 greens.
The challenging course at Muirfield Village proved difficult for many competitors. Spieth was not alone in missing the cut; notable players like Rickie Fowler and Robert MacIntyre also failed to advance. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, aiming to match Tiger Woods' record of consecutive wins, had a disappointing performance. He remained far from contention, while J.T. Poston emerged as the leader after 54 holes, holding a four-stroke advantage.
