Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka among players failing to meet 2026 expectations

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka among players failing to meet 2026 expectations
Summary

Following the conclusion of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf campaigns, several high-profile golfers have been identified as falling short of performance expectations for the 2026 season. Jordan Spieth ended the year No. 52 in the FedEx Cup standings without a single top-10 finish for the first time in his career. Brooks Koepka struggled with injuries and inconsistent putting, missing the FedEx Cup Playoffs and remaining outside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Jon Rahm, despite winning twice on the LIV Golf circuit, recorded his worst statistical season since 2018. Bryson DeChambeau experienced a decline in driving performance and missed the cut at the first three major championships of the year. While the PGA Tour and LIV Golf seasons are finished, the golf calendar continues this week with events on the DP World Tour.

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  • Jordan Spieth missed the top 10 in every tournament during the 2026 season.
  • Brooks Koepka failed to qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs after competing in only 16 events.
  • Jon Rahm statistically recorded his lowest performance level since 2018.
  • Bryson DeChambeau failed to make the cut at three of the season's major championships.
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  • 7:34 PMCBS SportsGolf's most underwhelming players of 2026: Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka among seven who did not meet expectations
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While 2026 was a career year for some of the best in the game, for others, it was a campaign to forget

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