The three-time major champion looked back on a defining moment that helped secure one of his most famous victories.
Jordan Spieth has built a reputation for producing extraordinary shots under extreme pressure, often when the stakes are highest. Even during recent seasons where results have not fully matched his peak years, his ability to deliver in clutch moments remains one of his defining traits.
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As Spieth continues to work toward rediscovering his best form ahead of the 2026 PGA Tour season, he has reflected on the moment he considers the finest shot of his entire career — a strike that came during one of golf’s most dramatic major championships.
Spieth names his best-ever shot from the Open Championship
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Speaking on GOLF.com’s YouTube channel, Spieth was asked to single out the greatest shot he has ever played. Despite countless hole-outs and memorable moments, one full swing stands above the rest in his mind.
“The 6-iron I hit at the Open Championship at Birkdale after the conundrum on the previous hole,” Spieth said.
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He was referring to the par-three 14th during the final round of the 2017 Open Championship, moments after his infamous trouble on the 13th.
“I stepped up with a 6-iron there and just hit a dead-straight rocket. It almost went in, and I kind of took back control of the Championship there,” he explained.
Spieth detailed the conditions and execution of the shot, highlighting the precision required.
“It was a hold 6-iron, a little wind, it was starting to rain a little, the wind was off the right. I just lined up right at the pin and tried to hold a pinchy fade so it would hold the breeze,” he said.
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“It went to about three-and-a-half feet, and I went on a run from there.”
Why the Birkdale shot defined Spieth’s Open victory
The importance of the shot was magnified by what had just happened one hole earlier. Spieth had flirted with disaster on the 13th at Royal Birkdale, taking an unplayable lie and famously playing his third shot from the driving range before salvaging bogey.
Given the mental strain of that moment, responding immediately with a near-perfect tee shot on the 14th was remarkable. It not only steadied Spieth but swung momentum decisively back in his favour.
The timing, execution and consequence of the shot combined to make it unforgettable — and that, more than the difficulty alone, explains why Spieth still considers it the best he has ever hit.
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