“Go Get That”: Jordan Spieth Looks Back at the Wildest Major Victory of His Career

During the 2017 Open Championship, Jordan Spieth secured his third major title following one of the most bizarre sequences in golf history. On the 13th hole, an errant tee shot forced a 22-minute delay. Facing a steep dune, Spieth took an unplayable lie, ultimately creating a makeshift drop zone among driving range equipment trucks.

Guided by his caddie, Michael Greller, Spieth meticulously navigated the unprecedented situation. Without a standard yardage book for the practice range, Greller accurately estimated the distance, convincing Spieth to use a 3-iron. Spieth then executed a masterful, divot-less chip shot over a bunker, securing a crucial bogey that preserved his championship hopes.

That spectacular bogey save proved pivotal, keeping him within a single stroke of competitor Matt Kuchar. Entering a self-described flow state, Spieth immediately rallied, dominating the final five holes. He consistently outplayed Kuchar on every approach, sinking spectacular putts to orchestrate a stunning turnaround rather than succumbing to the pressure of a collapse.

“Go get that!” Spieth famously instructed Greller after draining a miraculous 50-foot eagle putt on the 15th hole. He ultimately claimed a three-shot victory, securing the third leg of the career Grand Slam. Today, that chaotic, brilliant stretch remains the definitive core memory of Spieth’s relentlessly entertaining prime.