Jordan Spieth displayed quick-wit on the range ahead of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.Â
The three-time major champion was filmed strolling onto the practice facility at PGA National to get his warm-up in when he was stopped by Joel Dahmen.Â
“Jordan, do you really require three officers,” quipped Dahmen, referencing the cops standing near Spieth’s spot. Â
Replied Spieth: “I know you should get one, but… try walking a day in my shoes.”
Ouch.Â
Watch the clip here:
Jordan Spieth gives verdict on PGA Tour future
Spieth’s time on the PGA Tour’s policy board ended earlier in the week.Â
Camilo Villegas was elected by the membership to replace the American.Â
Spieth was asked a variety of questions in his news conference about the future of the Tour given there are widespread reports that a deal with LIV’s backers is on the horizon.Â
And he was also asked about Rory McIlroy’s assertion that there should be fewer Tour cards available.Â
“I know they’re going through their process of future product model stuff, involving networks, involving fans, involving sponsors,” Spieth said.Â
“Those are the three that need to be involved, as well as, obviously, finding the right situation for the players, being at the forefront of their mind.Â
“It’s just figuring out exactly what the best future product model is, and we’ll have to see what happens within future investments, what that means.Â
“Then everyone trying to — if the game comes together ideally, then you kind of figure out what is the actual market, what is the right number of events, what is the right number in the events, and whether it’s more elevated type events but more players, or it’s back to what it used to be.”
Jordan Spieth
He added: “I think we’ll have a good gauge off of this year if this type of model works, and that doesn’t mean that adjusting it on certain field sizes and whatnot wouldn’t happen.Â
“It’s just off to a good start in general this year. A lot of that probably has to do with: one, we’ve had great champions so far, and then I think when you get bad weather everywhere, ratings go up, too.Â
“You’ve got great Florida Swing golf with drama-packed finishes, so it should continue these four weeks.”
