Jordan Spieth shares confidence after first round at FedEx St. Jude Championship

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jordan Spieth shares confidence after first round at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Summary

Jordan Spieth finished the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 13 at 5-under, tying him for the lead with Michael Thorbjornsen. Spieth believes he is playing better golf than he has in some time and expressed a commitment to maintain that mindset. This season has been inconsistent for Spieth, who entered the tournament ranked No. 54 in the FedExCup standings, needing a strong finish to advance to the next playoff event. After a promising opening round, he seeks to carry momentum into the weekend.

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•Spieth is tied for the lead at TPC Southwind.
•He recorded three consecutive birdies from the 11th to the 13th holes.
•Spieth has acknowledged a recent improvement in his game.
•Entering the event ranked No. 54, he needs a strong showing to qualify for St. Louis.
•The tournament is still ongoing following the first round.

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