Chris Condon(Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)From media, fans and fellow players, the golf world is singing the praises of Jordan Spieth's Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale. But perhaps the greatest compliment comes from the G.O.A.T. himself, Jack Nicklaus.
The Golden Bear took to Twitter to congratulate Spieth, applauding the 23-year-old for his maturity under pressure.
“Spieth's Open victory was a great display of guts, determination and skill,” Nicklaus remarked. “This was very enjoyable to watch.”
Like most observing Spieth's adventures on the 13th hole, Nicklaus believed the Texan's wheels were coming off. But when the smoke cleared, Nicklaus was amazed what Spieth had pulled off.
“I don’t know if I would have figured out to go over to the driving range for that shot. That was an unbelievable decision and unbelievable 5,” Nicklaus said. “That putt was so huge. Much like Sergio Garcia’s par save at the 13th hole at Augusta National in the final round of..

Jamie Squire(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Jordan Spieth became the second-youngest player to win the first three legs of the career Grand Slam with his triumph at Royal Birkdale, and heads to the PGA Championship with a chance to become the youngest ever to achieve this immortality. The soon-to-be 24-year-old will undoubtedly be the sentimental favorite at Quail Hollow next month. And, judging by the opening odds for the Wanamaker Trophy, Las Vegas is also on board with the Texan.
According to the Westgate Superbook, Spieth starts at 8/1 odds for “glory's last shot.” Spieth has only played Quail Hollow once, a T-32 finish at the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship. Nevertheless, given his performance at Royal Birkdale — along with two other wins, eight top 10s and leading the tour by a mile in iron proficiency this season — it seems foolish that anyone but Spieth would be at the betting forefront.
And yet, Spieth is not alone at the top. Rory McIlroy, who overcame a rocky start ..