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Jordan Spieth relives the 2017 Open Championship and his driving range drop

Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale for the British Open, recalling his 2017 victory and a memorable driving range incident.

By · Published July 14, 2026 at 15:26 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 18:30 UTC

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📍 The outcome

Jordan Spieth returned to Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open determined to end a major drought and reclaim his previous form. He relived his 2017 championship experience and the driving range incident, asserting that he has more golf majors left in him.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

Jordan Spieth is returning to the site of his 2017 Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale. As he prepares for the 2026 British Open, Spieth has reflected on his previous triumph and the specific experience of dropping into the driving range during that event.

Coverage from The New York Times, AP News, and Golf Digest emphasizes Spieth's determination to end a drought and recover the form that led to his Birkdale win. Golf Channel notes that while his iconic shots from that era may be gone, his belief persists.

Attention remains on whether Spieth can recapture the magic of his 2017 performance as he competes at the Royal Birkdale course.

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Questions people are asking

Where is the 2026 British Open taking place?

The event is being held at Royal Birkdale.

What specific memory from 2017 is Spieth reliving?

Spieth is recalling his 2017 Open Championship victory and an incident where he dropped into the driving range.

How does Spieth feel about his current form compared to 2017?

According to Golf Digest and Golf Channel, Spieth is defiant about returning to his previous form, though coverage notes his iconic shots from that time may be gone.

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