Jordan Spieth is one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour, and after his final round at the RBC Heritage, he had a hoard of young fans waiting for the chance to snag some facetime with him.
However, sitting in the clubhouse with a 13-under total, Spieth had a chance for a playoff depending on how the scores in the final few groups came in. With the possibility on the table, he needed to stay ready for the possible bonus-golf.
When he exited the scoring area, Spieth explained the situation to the masses.
“Hey guys,” he said. “So, I’ve got to wait to see if there’s maybe a playoff or not, so I’m going to lay inside and lay low for a little bit, and then I promise I’ll be back here. Just it’s either going to be after a playoff, or if not, if someone else wins, I’ll come back.”
A sincere moment from clubhouse leader @JordanSpieth. pic.twitter.com/vOjthhuO1f
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 17, 2022
As you likely already know, Spieth did later end up in a playoff to the decide the title. And, pitted against reigning Player of the Year Patrick Cantlay, the three-time major winner prevailed for his first victory in a little over a year.
True to his word, when his winner’s duties were complete, Spieth headed back out to the autograph area. The crowd exploded in cheers when he appeared in his tartan jacket.
A true champion.@JordanSpieth is a man of his word. https://t.co/2boEtDi01u pic.twitter.com/XL5LZYFjLT
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 18, 2022
“Appreciate you being patient,” Spieth said. “I know it was a while.”
Not only did Spieth earn his 13th Tour victory on Sunday, but he earned some new fans, too.
