Oh boy, where do we even start with this one? Getting labeled “on fire” while shooting even par and finishing T62 might be the most Jordan Spieth thing that could happen in 2025. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up! The Charles Schwab Challenge served up another classic Spieth moment that had golf fans chuckling and shaking their heads simultaneously.

But here’s where it gets even better – fellow PGA Tour pro Michael Kim decided to have some fun with Spieth’s struggles. Both players made the cut at Colonial Country Club, finishing in identical T62 positions at even par. Spieth posted rounds of 69-71, while Kim shot 71-69 to reach the weekend. Then Kim spotted something absolutely hilarious on the PGA Tour app that he couldn’t resist sharing with the world.

Kim couldn’t resist poking fun at the app’s algorithm mishap. The PGA Tour app tagged Spieth’s even-par total with a fire emoji, suggesting he was “on fire” despite his mediocre performance. “The app’s algorithm needs a little refinement or maybe it’s saying ‘Wow that’s a great round for you today Jordan. Ur on fire!'” Kim posted on X.

Kim’s timing proved perfect for maximum impact. Both players finished in identical T62 positions, but their season narratives couldn’t be more different. While Kim enjoys a career-best 2025 campaign, ranking 24th in FedExCup points, Spieth continues battling the inconsistencies that have defined his recent years. The three-time major champion’s struggles have become so pronounced that even Rory McIlroy recently reminded everyone of Spieth’s ongoing quest to complete the career Grand Slam – a pointed reference to his eight-year major championship drought since winning The Open in 2017.

The irony couldn’t be more stark. Spieth struggled with his typical inconsistencies throughout the tournament, managing just even par when leaders like Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid reached -11. His rounds showed the same pattern that has plagued him all season – flashes of competence overshadowed by mistakes. Meanwhile, Kim quietly matched Spieth’s total while avoiding the big numbers.

Kim’s cheeky observation highlighted how algorithms sometimes miss context entirely. The app’s mistake became an unintentional commentary on lowered expectations for a former world number one. This single moment perfectly captured Spieth’s current predicament in professional golf.

Jordan Spieth’s season-long struggles mirror former champions’ challenges

This algorithmic mixup reveals something deeper about former major champions fighting for relevance. Spieth currently ranks 51st in the world rankings, down from his peak at number one in 2015. His FedExCup position sits at 49th, respectable but far from his dominant years when he led the points race.

The statistics tell a sobering story. Spieth’s strokes gained total ranks 17th this season, his best since 2017. However, his putting has declined dramatically from 9th in 2015 to 55th currently. His driving accuracy continues deteriorating, sitting at a career-low 57.1%.

The contrast with Kim illustrates modern golf’s unforgiving nature. Kim ranks 24th in FedExCup points with multiple strong finishes this season. Rising players capitalize while former champions struggle to recapture the magic that once seemed effortless.

When an algorithm thinks your mediocre performance deserves praise, it perfectly summarizes the current state of affairs.