Jordan Spieth eyes three in a row shot at British Open
The 21-year-old American could become only the second player, after Ben Hogan in 1953, to complete a 'triple crown' in a calendar year
Jordan Spieth staked his case for golfing glory at St Andrews yesterday, saying he was fully aware of what was within his grasp at this week's British Open.
The 21-year Texan has taken the golfing world by storm from the start of the year, winning the Masters and US Open, only the sixth man ever to do so, Tiger Woods was the last to achieve that feat in 2002 and before him Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan (twice) and Craig Wood did likewise.
I'm sure embracing that opportunity, but by the time I start on Thursday, it won't be in my head
However, only Hogan in 1953, when he was 40, made it three in a row by winning the Open Championship.
He eventually failed to achieve the Grand Slam at the final hurdle simply because he was unable to play in the PGA Championship which in those days overlapped with the British and was in matchplay format.
Asked if the Hogan "triple crown" was something that was playing on his mind, Spieth replied: "Sure, I'm aware.
"I like to study the history of golf, and I think it's extremely special what this year has brought to our team and to have a chance to do what only one other person in the history of golf has done doesn't come around very often.
