Jordan Spieth Raged At Caddie And Was Immediately Humbled As Setbacks Continue

For more than a decade, Jordan Spieth has leaned on Michael Greller for guidance, relying on his caddie’s sharp instincts in high-pressure moments. However, at this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, Spieth won’t need to worry about making the right call—because he won’t be there at all.

Brutally snubbed from the elite-field event, the three-time major champion admitted he felt “bummed” about missing out, particularly after a promising start to his season. The absence stings even more given the lessons he’s learned in recent years—most notably, at last year’s Genesis Scottish Open, when a moment of doubt on the sixth hole turned into a masterclass in trust.

A Lesson in Trust on a Windy Scottish Day

During a tricky opening round, Spieth found himself in a club-selection crisis on the short par-three sixth. The fierce coastal winds made the 111-yard hole feel far more daunting, and Spieth—like Xander Schauffele before him—struggled to pick the right shot.

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Unconvinced, he questioned Greller’s call, repeatedly asking:
“Is this even getting within 10 yards of the green?”

Greller, unwavering, reassured him: “Yeah, I still like that.”

Spieth finally took the shot, but the moment the ball launched into the air, doubt took over.

“It’s just not even remotely close to going 90 yards,” Spieth muttered, convinced he had misjudged the shot.

Then, like magic, the ball landed five feet from the pin. A stunned Spieth turned to his caddie, still processing the result.

“Oh my God, it did.”

Greller, knowing he had nailed the call, simply walked away in silence—a mic-drop moment that left Spieth both embarrassed and in awe.

From Classroom to Championship Moments

Greller, once a high school math teacher, had initially planned to take just a year off to caddy for Spieth. That year turned into a full-time partnership, one that yielded a PGA Tour victory in 2013 and eventually three major titles.

Despite his recent setback with the Arnold Palmer Invitational snub, Spieth will undoubtedly continue to trust in Greller’s instincts when he tees it up again. After all, if one thing has been proven time and time again, it’s that Michael Greller knows best—even when Spieth isn’t so sure.