There are moments that feel like little time capsules—memories that show just how far someone has come. A recently shared video on the Twitter account Golfingbrock does just that, offering a nostalgic journey back to the early days of Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and Will Zalatoris, long before these three became some of the biggest stars on the PGA Tour.
Back in 2009, at the age of just 15, Jordan Spieth made a bold prediction: that Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris would be “incredibly good” in a few years. This foresight has proven to be spot on. Will Zalatoris claimed victory at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Scottie Scheffler now sits atop the world rankings.
The video is accompanied by the ironic comment, “I hope these kids can reach their potential one day”—a nod to the fact that all three have already cemented their status among the PGA Tour’s elite.
The footage highlights Spieth’s commanding victory at the HP Byron Nelson Junior Championship, where he won by 11 strokes. Alongside him, a 13-year-old Scheffler impresses by holding his own against older competitors, while a 12-year-old Zalatoris had already qualified for the US Junior Championship.
I hope these kids can reach their potential some day
— Brock 🪨 (@Golfingbrock) August 29, 2024
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