Jordan Spieth has always been a fan favorite, captivating audiences with his thrilling, unpredictable style of play. That same flair helped him capture three major championships early in his career, and now he's on the verge of making history once more.

At the 2026 PGA Championship, Spieth has a chance to complete the career Grand Slam—a feat achieved by only six players before him. If he hoists the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday, he'll join the most exclusive club in golf. But as he revealed in his pre-tournament press conference, his approach to this week is anything but conventional.

When asked about the pressure of chasing the Grand Slam, Spieth admitted it's "always highlighted" in his mind. However, he also shared a strategy he himself described as "weird": trying not to think about it too much. "It's counterintuitive," he explained, "but the more I focus on just playing good golf, the better chance I have."

Spieth's career Grand Slam bid has been a long time coming. He won the Masters and U.S. Open in 2015, then added The Open Championship in 2017. At the 2017 PGA, he had a chance to become the youngest player ever to complete the set, but it wasn't meant to be. Nine years later, he's still waiting for that elusive PGA title, while Rory McIlroy became the sixth Grand Slam winner at the 2025 Masters.

Despite not winning a tournament since 2022, Spieth is playing some of his best golf in years. He's posted four finishes of T12 or better this season, including a T12 at the Masters. That form, combined with his unique mindset, could be the recipe for something special at Aronimink.

And if the Grand Slam pressure gets too heavy? Spieth might just fire up the smoker. In his press conference, he drew a parallel between his hobby of smoking meats and working on his golf game: "Low and slow, patience, and trusting the process. It's the same thing."

Whether it's brisket or birdies, Spieth's recipe for success is always worth watching.