SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Through 15 holes at the PGA Championship, Baltusrol Golf Club had a leg up on Jordan Spieth. After a late rally, though, the two-time major champ played this week’s host course to a draw.
In danger of playing the entire opening round without making a birdie, Spieth rolled in a 16-footer on the 16th hole before adding a two-putt birdie on No. 18 to close out an even-par 70.
“I thought I was going to get shut out,” Spieth said. “[Caddie Michael Greller] and I were trying to set a goal after No.