HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Jordan Spieth had a
post-Masters letdown Thursday, shooting a 3-over 74 at the RBC Heritage
to end his run of 16 straight rounds under par.
Spieth vowed his whirlwind, two-day celebration tour of New York after
winning the green jacket Sunday wouldn't affect his focus. But it was
apparent early on at Harbour Town that Spieth was not at his Augusta
National best.
Spieth was visibly frustrated on the eighth hole when his second shot from pine straw landed well short of the green.
The 21-year-old Texan was eight shots behind leaders Graeme McDowell
and Matt Every, who were at 5-under 66. Spieth will need significant
improvement Friday to make his eighth consecutive cut.
"Got a good feeling about tomorrow," Spieth said. "Feel like I got some
swings in, got in somewhat of a rhythm and can at least go out and feel
the shots. It was just an off day and it happens."
It can happen more often after a few days like Spieth had.
He got into Sea Pines Resort late Tuesday night after some 25
appearances and interviews in New York, including an appearance with
David Letterman and seeing the view atop the Empire State Building. He
acknowledged his preparation this week had suffered, but vowed not to
have the major hangover several champions have when playing so soon
after such success.
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