At the rate things are going, only a miracle may ruin Jordan Spieth from topping the 2015 US Masters. Spieth has been churning in sterling performances.
After nearly setting a record for the lowest 18-hole score, Spieth once again shone Friday when he shot a 66. No other golfer was able to do better than that, giving Spieth a two-day total of 14-under-par-130 which is the lowest 36-hole score in the history of the Masters. That record-setting performance better the previous record set in 1976 by Raymond Floyd.
The ever-humble Spieth however refused to take credit for his sterling performance, pointing to the conditions as a prime reason for his splendid play. But the question now is on whether he can sustain it.
Just a year ago, Spieth ended up second. However the difference is Spieth is now a lot mature, knowing that his feat will mean nothing if he cannot sustain it until the end. Breaking records is one thing but not being able to win it all practically renders it futile as bared by Spieth.
And Spieth has some reason to worry, considering that there are miracle men in the cast. That includes big names in golf such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Bubba Watson, just some of the people who could turn things around. The three big names lead a bunch of other golfers who ware currently tied at 19th at two-under.
Heading into the weekend, Spieth knows that the pressure will only get higher and that he cannot afford to relax and lose focus. Without question, Spieth has learned from the debacle last year.
And to retain that focus, Spieth may want to set his sights on breaking the 54-hole Masters record of 201 currently held by Floyd and Woods. This way, he knows he can only once it is time for the coronation ceremony.
For those planning to catch it on television, you can do so via CBSSports.com. Here are the TV schedules
Saturday, April 11 (Third Round) – 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 (Fourth Round) – 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For those who plan to watch it via live stream, you can go to WatchESPN or CBSSports.com. Other sites where you can watch live streams are Masters.com and BBC or Sky Sports for European viewers.
