Jordan Spieth’s US Open Outlook After Historic 2015 Masters Showing

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Published: April 14, 2015

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Only one thing trumps Jordan Spieth's historic showing at the 2015 Masters—what comes next. 

In particular, the next major championship on the calendar, the U.S. Open.

Of course, to look forward one must look back and understand the whole picture. At Augusta, he shot 18-under par to tie Tiger Woods' 72-hole Masters record and became the first wire-to-wire victory since 1976.

No pretty descriptors or hyperbole necessary there, folks.



The future is even more exciting.

In a way, at least a little, Spieth's journey to tying for second at Augusta last year before making history this past weekend all started back at the 2012 U.S. Open as an alternate, where he was the low amateur (tied for 21st) before turning pro the ensuing December.

Much of the decision came down to the fact that he shot a 69 and 70 over the weekend, a score beat by one person—eventual winner Webb Simpson.

"So being able to play the weekend of a major championship under par—at a U.S. Open under par—I think is when I sat back said, `You know, maybe I'm ready to go,'" he said, per Doug Ferguson of The Associated Press (via PGA.com).

Now Spieth eyes the same tournament again better than ever before.



A look at last year's event speaks volumes to Spieth's growth. He shot a 69 and 70 over the first two days to stick around, and then imploded with a 72 and 73 over the weekend to finish tied for 17th.

Suffice it to say, it's a far cry from his wire-to-wire triumph.

In fact, even if Spieth hadn't just put on a show for the ages, the odds already seem heavily in his favor for the tournament at Chambers Bay beginning June 18. Broadcaster Stephanie Wei shares a bit of favorable news for the 21-year-old star:



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