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Jordan Spieth receives warning after comments at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jordan Spieth receives warning after comments at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Summary

Jordan Spieth expressed optimism about his game after finishing tied for 19th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 13, 2026. His performance, however, did not qualify him for the BMW Championship, leaving him outside the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings. Brendan de Jonge commented that he doubts Spieth’s assessment of his form, suggesting persistent inconsistencies hinder his game. De Jonge noted Spieth remains a fan-favorite but emphasized the ongoing competitiveness in the PGA Tour. Spieth aims to continue improving and seeks a victory, which has eluded him for over four years.

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By the Numbers

•Spieth finished tied for 19th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
•He fails to qualify for the BMW Championship, ending his playoff run.
•De Jonge questions Spieth's optimistic self-assessment.
•Spieth has not recorded a top 10 finish on the PGA Tour this season.
•He has not won a PGA Tour event in over four years.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Spieth issued with a warning after his comments at the FedEx St. Jude, ‘I’ll be brutally honest’

What they're saying

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Brendan de Jonge has admitted that he is not as optimistic about Jordan Spieth and his form as the three-time major champion seems to be. Spieth will play no further part in the FedEx Cup playoffs after failing to break into the top 50 with his performance in Memphis this past week.
— Yahoo Sports

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