For a three-time major champion like Jordan Spieth, a sponsor’s exemption used to be unthinkable; now, it’s become the flashpoint of a career at a crossroads. As the PGA Tour finalized its 2026 lineup, one detail stood out. It was revealed that Spieth will be leaning on sponsorship exemptions to secure his spot in the biggest tournaments. And this resulted in a loud backlash directed towards the American PGA star.

For a three-time major champion, this turned out to be an unusual position. But after a challenging stretch that left him outside key qualification categories, Spieth now finds himself on the outside looking in. Amid that, Spieth skipped the Fall Series, which is looked at as a window that many players target to lock in valuable points. His decision was met with tough criticis

See Full Page