SPRINGFIELD, N.J. _ Jordan Spieth excited the crowds at the PGA Championship with good chances for birdie on both the 17th and 18th holes, but made only par both times to shoot a 68. Those strokes ended his major season Sunday, and symbolized them. He never did get back on track after he squandered a five-stroke lead with nine holes to go in the Masters.
He tied for 13th at 6 under par and was a mere 42nd in the "strokes gained, putting" statistic, which is uncharacteristic for a player who has been considered the best putter on tour.
"My goal at the beginning of the year was to have a chance to win at least two of . Didn't quite get there but I can finish this year strong if I play strong at the Ryder Cup," he said. "That's going to feel like a major for me."
