“What’s wrong with Jordan Spieth?”: The real question should be, why are there so few tournament exemptions in his name lately?

Jordan Spieth’s recent decline in tournament exemptions reflects his ongoing struggle with form. Once a dominant force with three major titles by 2017, Spieth has faced challenges in recent years, impacting his automatic qualifications and limiting his participation in key events.

Special exemptions are typically reserved for players who bring significant value to tournaments, often due to ranking disadvantages. The PGA Tour’s structured system prioritizes merit-based qualifications, making consistent high performance essential for securing spots without relying on discretionary invitations.

Spieth’s journey highlights the competitive nature of professional golf, where past achievements don’t guarantee future opportunities. To regain regular tournament entries, he must improve his game and rankings, aligning with the tour’s strict qualification criteria.