This remarkable feat came seven years after he accompanied his good mate Justin Thomas at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where Thomas holed a lengthy eagle putt on the final hole to dip below 60 in a stunning display.
Yet, Spieth contends that Bryson DeChambeau's 60 at the 2021 BMW Championship eclipsed both achievements. He observed DeChambeau effortlessly navigate the par-72 course at Caves Valley, narrowly missing out on a sub-60 score when he couldn't convert a six-foot putt on the last green.
When quizzed about the most impressive round he's ever seen, Spieth said: "I would say Bryson that day because it was a par 72. That might be the answer on those three rounds."
"I remember thinking both Cam and Justin were right in it at the beginning. There's definitely an argument for JT because he knew he needed an eagle (on the final hole) and made a 15-foot slider. That's a little bit different. That was the most clutch of the three."
The statistics seem to support Spieth's bold claim. DeChambeau's extraordinary round at Caves Valley saw him gain 9.913 on the field, while Thomas' 59 resulted in 9.249 strokes gained.
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Young's performance ranked third, with 7.845 strokes gained amid prime scoring conditions throughout the tournament at TPC River Highlands.
DeChambeau's stunning 60 at Caves Valley was so statistically impressive that it eclipsed even his remarkable 58 at LIV Golf Greenbrier last year. Despite storming to a six-stroke victory after his sensational round, the data suggests his performance at the BMW Championship was even more impressive.
The Greenbrier presented a particularly easy challenge that week only three PGA Tour venues have seen lower average scores in the past two decades meaning DeChambeau gained 8.74 strokes on the field when he scored his 58.
Young, currently ranked 23rd in the world, has had a frustrating season. The 27-year-old is arguably the best player on the PGA Tour yet to claim a victory.
However, his performance at the Travelers served as a reminder of his exceptional talent.
"I can't say I was expecting it," Young admitted. "I've been playing better than the results have shown. Waking up this morning, I wasn't really thinking I was going to be five-under through four. It was a lot of fun to do. To have a day like today where things start going in, and it feels like you're rewarded for good shots, it leaves me with a good taste in my mouth."
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