Jordan Spieth misses out on advancing in PGA Tour postseason by one shot

Memphis, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Spieth aimed for a 67 in the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, believing it would secure his spot in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup and allow him to advance to the following week's events. However, he fell just short, missing out on advancement by a single shot. Spieth and Keith Mitchell, who found themselves knee-deep in water on the 18th hole, narrowly missed advancing in the PGA Tour postseason, potentially missing out on the chance to play in all $20 million signature events in 2027.

Spieth needed a 69 to advance, but even that proved too high, as his final round consisted of three consecutive pars, ending at an even-par 70. Mitchell had to take a significant two-stroke drop from his score, managing only a bogey from the water on the 18th hole. Spieth's playoff push began at No. 54, aiming to climb into the top 15 and make it to the BMW Championship for the first time since 2023.

He faced challenges on holes 11 through 14, resulting in two bogeys. A crucial 30-foot birdie putt on hole 14 also eluded him. Towards the end, Spieth sank a birdie putt on hole 17 but still fell short of the required birdie on the 18th. Mitchell, starting at No. 49 and on the bubble throughout the tournament, remained undecided about his prospects until after the 17th hole.

He took the risk of playing the shot, but unfortunately, his ball barely cleared the water, ending up in the hazard. With no other options, Mitchell made a bogey, resulting in a final score of 72.