Jordan Spieth’s Bold Claim Stuns PGA Tour: Why He Believes Bryson DeChambeau’s Round Tops All Others

Jordan Spieth’s Bold Claim Stuns PGA Tour: Why He Believes Bryson DeChambeau’s Round Tops All Others

**Jordan Spieth has a unique perspective in the golfing world. The three-time major champion is the only man in PGA Tour history to witness two playing partners shoot a 59. Yet, he insists neither of those rounds were the best he has ever seen.**

 

The backdrop to this remarkable story began at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Spieth was in the same group as Cameron Young, who electrified the crowd with an 11-under-par 59 during the third round. This extraordinary feat mirrored a similar experience Spieth had seven years earlier at the Sony Open in Hawaii. There, he witnessed his close friend Justin Thomas sink a long eagle putt on the final hole to finish an impressive 59.

 

However, in a surprising revelation, Spieth argued that the best round he has ever witnessed was Bryson DeChambeau’s 60 at the 2021 BMW Championship. This assertion is particularly striking given the stature of the rounds he has already seen.

 

Spieth watched in awe as DeChambeau meticulously navigated the par-72 Caves Valley layout. DeChambeau narrowly missed a sub-60 round, failing to sink a six-footer at the last. When reflecting on this, Spieth said, “I would say Bryson that day because it was a par 72. That might be the answer on those three rounds. I remember thinking both Cam and Justin were right in it at the beginning. There’s definitely an argument for JT because he knew he needed eagle (on the final hole) and made a 15-foot slider. That’s a little bit different. That was the most clutch of the three.”

 

The statistics seem to support Spieth’s audacious claim. DeChambeau’s round at Caves Valley resulted in a phenomenal 9.913 strokes gained on the field. In comparison, Thomas’ 59 at the Sony Open accounted for 9.249 strokes gained, and Young’s recent performance at TPC River Highlands saw him gain 7.845 strokes amid prime scoring conditions.

 

DeChambeau’s dazzling 60 was so statistically impressive that it even outshone his remarkable 58 at LIV Golf Greenbrier. Despite winning by six strokes after his sensational round, the data suggests his performance at the BMW Championship was even more impressive. The Greenbrier course presented a particularly easy challenge that week, with only three PGA Tour venues recording lower average scores in the past two decades. This meant DeChambeau gained 8.74 strokes on the field when he scored his 58.

 

While DeChambeau’s feats have been celebrated, Cameron Young’s journey this season has been more challenging. Ranked 23rd in the world, the 27-year-old is arguably the best player on the PGA Tour yet to claim a victory. His performance at the Travelers Championship, however, served as a powerful reminder of his exceptional talent.

 

Young reflected on his stunning 59, saying, “I can’t say I was expecting it. I’ve been playing better than the results have shown. Waking up this morning, I wasn’t really thinking I was going to be five-under through four. It was a lot of fun to do. To have a day like today where things start going in, and it feels like you’re rewarded for good shots, it leaves me with a good taste in my mouth.”

 

Spieth’s bold verdict and the remarkable performances he has witnessed continue to add layers of intrigue and excitement to the ever-evolving landscape of professional golf.