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Jordan Spieth Targets Career Slam at PGA With Process-First Mindset

Bookmakers rate him a long shot after a year of steady but modest results.

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 9, 2026 Jordan Spieth of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round REUTERS/Mike Blake

Overview

  • At Aronimink Golf Club this week, Spieth said Monday he will stick to his prep and focus on the first hole rather than chase history.
  • He compared his swing work to smoking a chicken that heats fast then stalls, saying the pieces feel close but not yet steady enough to contend every week.
  • This season he has four top-12s in 12 starts, one missed cut, and an improved putting rank from 101st to 34th, yet he still lacks a PGA Tour top-10.
  • Odds reflect his outsider status, with sportsbooks listing him around 80-1 to win the PGA Championship.
  • The PGA is the only major missing from his 2015 Masters, 2015 U.S. Open, and 2017 Open wins, a career set completed by only six men, with Rory McIlroy the most recent in 2025.