"I've got a pretty good idea," - Jordan Spieth backs himself to catch Thomas Detry at WM Phoenix Open final despite five-shot gap

By Shobhit Kukreti

Modified Feb 09, 2025 12:06 GMT

Jordan Spieth and Thomas Detry at WM Phoenix Open 2025 (Image via Imagn)

Jordan Spieth is five strokes behind Thomas Detry following the third round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025. However, he remains confident that he can challenge the 54-hole leader in Sunday’s finale.

On Saturday, February 8, Spieth carded a 4-under 67 at the WM Phoenix Open to reach 13-under after three rounds. Detry, on the other hand, extended his lead with a 6-under 65, which included a front-nine 31 featuring five birdies.

During the post-round interview, Jordan Spieth was asked if the five-stroke deficit was too large to overcome on the final day at TPC Scottsdale.

"You know, on this course, not necessarily," he said. "I know I've got a pretty good idea on where the pins are tomorrow, and if anything they're going to be a little bit easier. That doesn't mean that he's going to let up. Sometimes when you're playing that good, you're playing that good."

"But if he doesn't fill it up tomorrow and posts a round of even a couple under, it's definitely catchable. But if he shoots 5, then that's probably out of the picture."

When will Jordan Spieth tee off at the WM Phoenix Open 2025, Round 4?

Jordan Spieth is paired with Michael Kim and Maverick McNealy for the final round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025. The trio will tee off on Sunday, February 9 at 12:31 pm ET as the penultimate group on the first tee.

Here are the complete tee time details for the WM Phoenix Open 2025, Round 4: