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Jordan Spieth seeks return to form at Royal Birkdale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Jordan Spieth seeks return to form at Royal Birkdale

Summary

Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale this week, the site of his British Open victory in 2017. He aims to recapture his previous success as he seeks to improve from ranking No. 51 in the world. Spieth expressed optimism about his game, despite limited recent results, having not competed at the Tour Championship for two years. He noted key changes in course conditions since his last visit, including firmer ground due to a heatwave. As Spieth prepares for the tournament, he emphasizes the importance of strategy given the weather and course adjustments.

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Status Watch

•Spieth won the British Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
•He currently ranks No. 51 in the world golf standings.
•Spieth has two PGA Tour victories since his Open win.
•Course conditions have changed significantly since his last tournament.
•Players are adapting to new strategies due to current weather effects.

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8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale looking for the magic that made him a British Open champion

What they're saying

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The return to Royal Birkdale at least allows him to remember how it felt to walk up to the 18th green with victory secure, sitting on the edge of a pot bunker with the claret jug.
— Yahoo Sports

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