(Spieth after his playoff win in The 2013 John Deere Classic)
Many are calling Spieth the Derek Jetter of golf, a young guy entering the pros with class. Referring to others around him as Mr. Watson and Mr. Crenshaw, Spieth has a humility and respect that can only be admired. As golf's icons Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods grow older, fans are looking for a new face to put forth their admiration. Spieth could very well be this guy! Spieth said he was "hungry" for more in a post-event interview on Sunday, who doesn't admire that drive? He has already shown a sense of what he could be; he beat out 20 year old Woods first showing in the Masters back in 1996. While Woods drew a crowd with his great performance, he missed the final round cut. Skip forward one year, Woods is the youngest Masters champion in history at 21. Could history repeat itself next year in young Jordan Spieth? I know I am excited to see what happens.
(Spieth congratulating Masters winner Bubba Watson after the final round Sunday)
One thing is for sure, all eyes will be on Spieth as he continues to progress on some of golf's largest stages and build his brand in the gold world. I wish him all the best and look forward to seeing what exciting talent he will bring to the course. It only gets better from here!
Sources:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/04/13/302507053/in-jordan-spieth-golf-world-looks-for-its-next-tiger
http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2014/04/13/jordan-spieth-can-become-the-derek-jeter-of-golf/
Spieth obviously has a lot of talent-- coming in second place in the Masters at the age of 20 is a remarkable feat. But his youth did show a few times on Sunday as he was slamming his clubs into the ground after hitting bad shots, and let his emotions get the best of him. There is no denying though that he is great for the game. Even after all of the scandals surrounding Tiger, he is still the most iconic figure in golf, and transformed the game into what it is today with his incredible following. Spieth has the potential to be another guy that can revamp love for the PGA Tour and all it has to offer fans. If I was a big name sports brand (golf especially), I would be investing in Spieth. Not that Bubba isn't a fan favorite, but Spieth is clearly in line for success in the near future, and I would want him wearing my brand on International television when he is kissing his first cup.
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