Jordan Spieth chips away at course record to go five clear in Kapalua
World number one takes a five-shot lead over Brooks Koepka into the final round
Jordan Spieth is aware of the scoring record at Kapalua, and that’s what he plans to pursue in the final round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
He just hits so many quality golf shots. And when he doesn't, his short game is so good he doesn't make any bogeys. So it puts a lot of pressure on you to make sure you're on top of your game
Not because he cares that much about records.
With the standard of golf played Saturday, it might be what it takes to assure another victory for the world’s number one player.
Spieth put it all together on the back nine with a 50-foot birdie putt, two chips that showed why he’s among the best with a wedge in his hand, and a 3-iron that grazed the cup and set up a 10-foot eagle on the final hole. It added to an 8-under 65 and a five-shot lead over Brooks Koepka.
And his work is not over.
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Defending champion Patrick Reed was the only other player within nine shots of the lead. He shot 67 and was six shots behind.