Jordan Spieth opens Rocket Classic with 68, needs strong finish for FedEx Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jordan Spieth shot an opening-round 68 at the Rocket Classic in Detroit on July 31, 2026. Despite solid ball-striking, ranked 24th in strokes gained off the tee, Spieth struggled with his putting, placing 95th in strokes gained putting. The three-time major champion is aiming for a strong finish to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, having not won since April 2022. To improve his putting woes, Spieth may need to switch to a different type of putter as he looks to regain his competitive form.
- •Spieth ranked 24th in strokes gained off the tee during round one.
- •He lost 0.742 strokes on the greens, placing 95th in putting.
- •Spieth has not recorded a victory since April 2022.
- •He aims to move into the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings.
- •A switch to a new putter may be necessary for improvement.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Spieth must react to latest wakeup call despite shooting 68 on day one of the Rocket Classic
"Jordan Spieth continues to thrill and frustrate his fans in equal measure. Spieth posted an opening-round 68 at the Rocket Classic on Thursday, and he needs a really strong finish this week to force his way inside the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings.
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