Three Reasons Why Jordan Spieth Will Win the 2016 British Open
He is, after all, the Jordan Spieth
The Jordan Spieth of this year has arguably looked like a shadow of his dominant self in 2015, when he came pretty close to completing a calendar Grand Slam. The 22-year-old American has had to inhale a few big bumps this season, including a one-hole collapse at Augusta which prevented him from winning back-to-back Masters.
Despite losing a bit of his form, you can never overlook a top-tier talent like Spieth. Yes, he seems to have forgotten about how good he really is, but a return to Royal Troon this week should be the perfect opportunity for him to remind himself—and the rest of the world—about it.
Spieth, who has dropped to No. 3 in the world rankings, won two majors last year and has bagged two wins (Hyundai TOC and Dean & Deluca) along with six top-10 finishes on the season. He is also priced at +900 to bring home this year’s Claret Jug.
Experience
Jordan Spieth is only 22 years old and he’s already gone through so much in his professional career. Most have been successful ones, but the American has also suffered a relatively good share of failures. That mixture of good and bad moments is one of the many things that helps him stay humble, and one that hopefully leads him to victory in this week’s British Open.
To be precise, Spieth can capitalize on his previous experiences with links-style courses. Last year, he won the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay and followed that up with a respectable fourth-place finish at St. Andrews. The difficult greens at Royal Troon shouldn’t be too much of a challenge for him.
He Loves Playing in Major Tournaments
Jordan Spieth is no stranger to pressure. No matter how intense or breathtaking the atmosphere is, it’s bound to have barely any negative effect on him. That’s precisely the main reason as to why he’s had plenty of success in his career—especially in major tournaments.
This week’s British Open should not be any different. The anticipation grows every second and Spieth probably can’t wait to get into the action at Royal Troon already. The two-time major winner has made it in the top-4 in five of his previous five major tourneys, which includes a T2 finish at the Masters this season.
Writer’s Prediction
Jordan Spieth (+900) falls short again, but secures a decent T-10 finish.
