Jordan Spieth doesn't just show up at Muirfield Village, but he lends it the same importance as a major.

The three-time major champion arrived in Dublin, Ohio, for the Memorial Tournament and shared his thoughts on the event hosted by Jack Nicklaus.

In a video posted by the PGA Tour on X on June 4, the World No. 49 compared Muirfield Village to golf's biggest tournaments. The American explained how he prepared for the event on Sunday. 

"I approach it like a major because it plays like a major," Spieth said. "It's the closest we get to one."

Spieth arrived at Muirfield Village early and practiced alone on Sunday afternoon while the course was quiet. He was impressed by the condition of the greens. In fact, he limited himself to only five putts from each spot so he would not leave too many marks on the putting surface.

"It was the best putting surfaces I've ever seen in my life," he said.

This was Spieth's 14th time playing in the Memorial Tournament. He came into the event in good form, with eight top-25 finishes in 14 tournaments this season.

He continued to excel on Thursday. On the sixth hole, Spieth made a birdie putt from more than 62 feet away, one of the longest putts of his career.

After 13 holes, he was 2-under par and near the top of the leaderboard. According to him, his game is in a good place.

"Every part of my game at one point or another has been as good as it's ever been this year," he said. "I just got to put it all together."

Spieth is still trying to complete the career Grand Slam, with the PGA Championship being the only major title he has not won. As a result, tournaments like the Memorial are especially crucial for him.

Spieth And His Results Back Up Major Championship Mindset

In fact, Spieth's commitment to the Memorial Tournament goes beyond claims, with his consistent form validating his high-stakes approach.

He entered the tournament with his best run of form in several years. As mentioned above, he has amassed eight top-25 finishes in 14 events. Earlier this season at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, he matched his career record by making six birdies in a row and finished the round with a score of 62.

He highlighted his putting as the catalyst. The work he has done on his mechanics over the past year has been deliberate.

“I know what needs to happen,” Spieth said, as per the PGA Tour. “But putting it all together into a fluid stroke and then being able to be outwardly focused has been the goal."

At Muirfield Village, one of the most demanding courses on tour, the results and the game are starting to align.

What do you think, can Jordan Spieth win the Memorial and carry that form into the U.S. Open? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Sijo Paul