the_paulo
Euro target practice
Things are a lot easier in Europe where we don't have the luxury of the school system. We just let guys like McIlroy and Manassero make their own mistakes by going pro too early. 
The Jordan Spieth Thread
staticline
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I wish him all the best. At least there's another name that will make me turn the channel to see how he's doing.
College is fun and those times are very memorable. However, if I had that talent, and someone offered my 7 figures to wear/play their gear, with the opportunity to earn an additional 7 figures, I think I would say adios to college, as well. He can always go back to college, if this doesn't work out.
College is fun and those times are very memorable. However, if I had that talent, and someone offered my 7 figures to wear/play their gear, with the opportunity to earn an additional 7 figures, I think I would say adios to college, as well. He can always go back to college, if this doesn't work out.
I hate to say it but he can always go back for his degree. This conversation is very interesting to say the least and I can't help but to think each time I see someone post a "He should have stayed in school because he's not ready or that's the easier path to the tour", what would YOU do? It's easy to sit in the back seat and tell someone what to do but when it came down to it, being in the exact same situation he's in right now, what would you do? Now, I'm asking that as a hypothetical because someone that has already taken the stance of he should stay in school probably won't switch his position but it's interesting to think about if you were in his shoes.It wouldn't make for much for a forum now would it. If we all shared the same sentiment. Hook them horns
Vegan
As a college player over the next two years he would get countless invites to play in tour events. Learning the ways of the tour without the pressure of the tour. His skills would increase, he would get stronger, more mature and Savvy. Plus a degree in hand.
INgolfer
Internet Golfer
I wish the best for the kid, I hope he does well because that has to be a tough decision to make. It would be hard to turn down that much $, but there are two sides to the equation and I hope that two years down the road we look back and say "he made the right decision."
interlooper
Wishing I was golfing now
If I was in Spieth's shoes, I would have made the exact same decision. It makes the most sense to me.
So excited for him. Great kid, honestly. Playing 9 holes with him was freaking sweet. Hopefully more to come.
I had the same thoughts, he performed well, it will be interesting to see if he keeps it going.
Any updates/rumblings on a possible club deal for Jordan with the season he is having? I could be wrong but I thought he isn't under contract with anyone for clubs. I looked for a WITB and didn't find anything. With the way he is playing I am sure he will get his card, if he hasn't already.
He doesn't have a club deal. I would assume he would probably get one by next year
Vegan702
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Hopefully he doesn't sign a deal and keeps playing what he has in his bag as it seems to be working well for him. Would like to see him notch a win this year and prove some people wrong, although with his results this year he has done that already.
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I think he wins soon. He seems to be knocking at the door quite a bit.
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- #64
this guy is smart.
syndicate559
Sweet Trajectory
good call! He's been knocking almost every week, at least at some point during the tournament. My son and I were pulling for him big time as we watched the playoff this afternoon. That was one of the best finishes I've seen this year. Very happy for Spieth.
lambro2
Active member
Smart indeed! It's funny going back and reading some of the comments on this thread. The 19 year old has a win, another 5 top 10's and he' pocketed over 2 mil. Bet he's glad he missed out on art appreciation and college algebra this year.
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who cares what X equals when $ = 2 million+?
Puttin4Bird
Say what again mf'er!
Spieth is a stud, simple as that! I hope we see him win often, I think we will!
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TRUTH. Its going to be a blast to see how they pan out in the long run. I'm def a Spieth fan.
JTnumbers
College Golfer
Already better then Fowler, let's see if it holds up.
dtak84
Active member
HOOK 'EM. This kid is solid. Watched him at VTO playing alongside Rory and Charl and was very impressed by his maturity. Seems like he's been on tour for years now.
Music City
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Don't forget Peter Uhlein and Brooks Koepka on the European Tour, those two guys are awesome and I commend them for taking the road less traveled (for young US pro's).
Tadashi70
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I Meant Peter his dad is Wally