Jordan Spieth is off to a promising start at the PGA Championship, opening with a one-under-par 69 at Aronimink in Philadelphia. The round featured four birdies and three bogeys, leaving him tied for 15th after Thursday's play. For Spieth, this week is about more than just a solid start—it's about chasing history. Since 2017, the Texan has been just one PGA Championship victory away from completing the Career Grand Slam, a feat that would cement his legacy among golf's all-time greats.

But not everyone is fully convinced yet. Johnson Wagner, speaking on CBS's Scorecard, highlighted a key area of concern: Spieth's putting. "He gave us a lot of hope. This is the club right here [the putter] that he needs to get going. If he's going to win majors again, we need to see 2015 Jordan Spieth on the greens," Wagner said. What Wagner finds "shocking" is the contrast in Spieth's game—his exceptional touch from long range contrasts sharply with his struggles on shorter putts. "It's shocking to me how good he is, how much touch he has from long range, but struggles with those short ones. Does he look at the hole? Does he not look at the hole?"

Interestingly, Spieth actually gained 0.41 strokes on the greens on Thursday, according to Data Golf. Yet, as Wagner points out, there was a time when missing a putt inside 10 feet seemed almost impossible for Spieth. This season, he ranks 89th on the PGA Tour in that category, and he's still searching for his first top-10 finish of the year despite coming close several times. That inconsistency is why Wagner remains cautious about Spieth's chances of lifting the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday. "With the rain we had overnight, we're not going to see the greens as soft as them. They're only going to firm up. The wind this afternoon, you can already see them get more bouncy, especially 17 downwind. But I'm a three [out of 10] on the excitement level. Hey, I love Jordan Spieth, I love you Jordan Spieth. But I'm going to take it day by day, because I don't want to be let down," he said.

For fans and gear enthusiasts alike, Spieth's journey is a reminder that even the most talented players need every club in the bag—especially the putter—to perform at their best. Whether you're chasing your own personal best or just love the game, it's all about finding that perfect combination of skill and confidence.