After Jordan Spieth played his way into contention through 36 holes of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, many were wondering could he keep it up over the weekend, where he’s typically struggled the past few years.
Spieth’s answer: Tying his career-low round on Tour, a 10-under 61 on Saturday at TPC Scottsdale that earned him a share off the 54-hole lead with Xander Schauffele.
As with most 61s, there were plenty of highlights, as Spieth totaled 10 birdies (a career best), including long putts on Nos. 16 and 17 among his six back-nine birdies.
Spieth got things rolling early – literally – by following a birdie at the par-5 third hole with a 19-foot birdie make at the par-4 fourth.