The verdict is in, and it's not exactly kind to Jordan Spieth. A commanding 57% of Essentially Golf readers say Spieth finds trouble, while 43% insist trouble finds him. The majority camp isn't shy about the diagnosis: one reader argued his wayward shots cause the chaos and questioned the parade of lucky rulings, including that head-scratching embedded ball drop under a trash can. Another believes his coaches have muddied a naturally gifted swing that just needs to be freed up again. Even fans in his corner concede the drama is part of the show — one confessed they tune in just to see what will happen and eavesdrop on the caddie conversations. Say what you want to, but fans have picked a side.
Essentially Golf
Jul 4, 2026
Do You Think Trouble Finds Spieth, or Spieth Finds Trouble?
57%
Spieth Finds Trouble
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43%
Trouble Finds Spieth
164
382 readers voted
We asked readers to weigh in — 11 shared their take. Here’s what they said:
Reader Reactions
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pi**r*e*w@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 10:58 AM EDT
'Stuff' happens even to the best
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jo*gy7@att.net
Jul 3, 2026 · 11:04 AM EDT
His wayward shots cause the trouble. I understand the free drop from underneath the can but I'm confused on the ruling... how does a ball become embedded when it rolls under the trash can! The players get soooo many "lucky rulings".
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an****y***v***o@comcast.net
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:48 PM EDT
Cant really add much. Love to watch him play
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go****y***s***4@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 3:58 PM EDT
Just to many times.
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cb*rt*1@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 9:41 AM EDT
He hits the ball!
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du**l**e**m@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 9:26 AM EDT
Doesn't it find us all?
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su**n*w**g@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 10:09 AM EDT
Fun to watch and/or follow him just to aee what will happen and/or his conversations with his caddie.
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wb**r*2**0@comcast.net
Jul 3, 2026 · 11:04 AM EDT
Needs a new set of eyes
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ro**o**e**0@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:11 PM EDT
He has so much natural ability but all his coaches have messed him up. He just needs to get rid of all his coaches and go back to his natural swing and have fun.
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to**h*h**n@gmail.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 9:55 AM EDT
Hate to say it, but he needs to concentrate on his game.
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pu*b*l*e@aol.com
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:50 PM EDT
Jordon seems to have a streak of bad luck, followed by a few missed putts. The putts look like "no problemos" and then find a way to slip sideways, lip out, climb up and out, or look back and smirk as they pass the edge of the hole. They guy could use some good luck for a change.