‘Blew Me Off’: Years Before the Recent Fan Drama, Young Jordan Spieth Once Suffered a Brutal Fate Behest of Phil Mickelson
In a touching twist during the renowned Memorial Tournament, Jordan Spieth, the illustrious 3-time major winner, found himself engaged in an odd fan engagement that defied expectations. Spieth decided to approach the adoring crowd and found that one young fan was different from the usual autograph seekers in that he had a special request in mind.
Soon a lighthearted game began that displayed the golfer’s affable demeanor, making the competition unforgettable. But years before this, another Spieth faced another incident. Back then, he was the fan, and his idol, Phil Mickelson, snubbed him, perhaps shaping his future as a golfer!
Back in 2018, the three-time major winner was at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play when he revealed a childhood memory that had a lasting impact on him. Spieth recalled an interaction with golfing legend Phil Mickelson that took an unexpected turn as he reflected on his early years as a young golfer.
The PGA Tour star had anxiously approached Mickelson as a young fan seeking to get his autograph. Unfortunately, he was met with disappointment as Lefty dismissed him. Spieth kept the memory of being passed over by his hero, but little did he realize that could possibly have shaped his future as a golfer and how he was with fans!
Spieth said, “When they finished, Phil was pulled off in a different direction, and Davis came and signed for me, and I thought for the longest time that Phil just blew me off, and Davis was the nicest guy, and Phil, I didn’t care as much for a little while because of that.”
Spieth’s unwavering determination and dogged pursuit of achievement may possibly be traced back to the experiences he endured as a child, both of which contributed to his eventual success. Moreover, it may have boosted Spieth’s readiness to engage with the young fans, showing his down-to-earth nature and his genuine love for his admirers and never turning down their requests, just like last week at the Memorial Tournament.
