Jordan Spieth’s preparation for this week’s 144th Open has raised a
few eyebrows but Sir Nick Faldo has no doubt that the winner of this
season’s two major championships knows what he is doing.
Spieth, the world No. 2, opted to stay in the United States to play –
and win – the John Deere Classic rather than reacquaint himself with the
vagaries of links. It is a decision that has been questioned in some
quarters and Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley, is
one who believes Spieth should instead have been playing in conditions
more suited to those he will encounter at the Open.
Faldo, however, defended the decision by Spieth, who was out on the
course on Monday evening. “Well, you can tell Jordan is happy with the
way he’s doing things because he has his own form right now,” he said.
“For a kid of 21 with his coach, they really do have a form of what
they’re going to do. This is why he handles things so well.
“It’s amazing, when you’re that young, you’d say one good night’s
sleep to get over jet lag and he’ll probably be fine tomorrow morning,
and especially coming off a win and shooting scores like that.
“If he believes that’s the way to do it, then that’s the way to do it. That’s the way Jordan Spieth wants to do it. Guess what, it’s right.”