Jordan Spieth’s heartbreaking error at the 12th hole of the Masters Tournament in 2016 is one of the most memorable moments in recent golf history. Leading by three strokes with five holes to play, Spieth hit his second shot into Rae’s Creek, leading to a triple bogey. He went on to lose the tournament to Danny Willett by three strokes.
In a new interview, Spieth has revealed that the error was caused by a combination of factors, including a miscalculation of the distance to the hole and a gust of wind. He also said that he was feeling the pressure of leading the tournament and trying to win his second Masters title.
“I was trying to hit a 9-iron, but I miscalculated the distance and hit it a little too short,” Spieth said. “And then there was a gust of wind that pushed it to the right. It was just a bad combination of things.”
Spieth also said that he was feeling the pressure of leading the tournament and trying to win his second Masters title.
“I was definitely feeling the pressure,” Spieth said. “I knew what was at stake. I was trying to win my second Masters title and become the first player since Tiger Woods to win four majors in a row. It was a lot to think about.”
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Spieth says that he has learned from his mistake and is now a better player because of it.
“I’ve learned to be more patient and to not try to force things,” Spieth said. “I’ve also learned to trust my instincts and to not let the pressure get to me.”
Spieth is one of the most talented golfers in the world and is still only 29 years old. He has already won three major championships and is widely expected to win many more. The heartbreak at the Greens was a setback, but it has made him a better player. He is now more patient, more trusting of his instincts, and better at handling the pressure.
