Mitchell, Spieth find water, out of Tour playoffs
Keith Mitchell and Jordan Spieth hit shots into the water on the final few holes Sunday, preventing them from advancing in the FedEx Cup postseason.
The FedEx Cup playoffs just got a whole lot more interesting, folks! The shocking exits of Keith Mitchell and Jordan Spieth have sent ripple effects through the Tour's postseason picture. Both players had strong chances of advancing, but those wayward shots into the water on Sunday will have them watching the rest of the playoffs from the sidelines.
This is a huge blow to both Mitchell and Spieth, who had been trending in the right direction leading up to the playoffs. For Mitchell, it was a disappointing end to a season that had seen him rack up some impressive finishes. As for Spieth, this marks another setback in his quest to regain top form. The good news for both players is that there's still a lot of golf to be played this season, and they can use this as motivation heading into the fall.
So what's next? The BMW Championship is just around the corner, and the field is going to get a whole lot stronger. With the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings making the cut, expect a thrilling competition at Olympia Fields Country Club. Keep an eye on the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele, who are all still very much in the running for the FedEx Cup title. It's going to be a wild ride, folks!
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.