This week at Aronimink marks Jordan Spieth’s 10th attempt at achieving the career Grand Slam—a milestone that would cement his legacy among golf’s elite. The 32-year-old Texan needs only the PGA Championship’s Wanamaker Trophy to join an exclusive club of just six other men who have completed this feat. Yet, as Spieth steps onto the course, the buzz isn’t about his past glory but the steep climb ahead.

Brandel Chamblee, the outspoken Golf Channel analyst, didn’t mince words when asked about the biggest potential story at Aronimink. “The biggest story would be Jordan Spieth winning a major and completing the career Grand Slam,” Chamblee told SiriusXM PGATOUR Radio. But he quickly tempered the excitement, noting Spieth hasn’t won a tour event since 2022. “He used to be a great player,” Chamblee added, acknowledging the widespread hope among fans. “Everybody in golf pulls for Jordan Spieth. He’s such an exciting watch and one of the best people in the game. It would be a monstrous story.”

The reality, however, is far more sobering. Spieth’s game has been a puzzle of inconsistency—brilliant driving offset by shaky putting, or vice versa. While his passion for the PGA Championship is unmatched, the odds of him suddenly clicking on all cylinders feel remote. Yet, that’s the magic of golf: even a struggling champion can catch lightning in a bottle. For Spieth, this week isn’t just about history; it’s about rediscovering the spark that made him a three-time major winner. Whether he can channel that into a Wanamaker moment remains the sport’s most tantalizing question.