Jordan Spieth, currently ranked 44th in the world, recently endured a challenging U.S. Open at Oakmont. Despite a strong season with four top-10 finishes, Oakmont proved difficult, as it did for many top golfers.
Spieth described the course as unforgiving: "This course is built to be like this…If you don't hit the right shot, you're in big trouble. It's pure golf—no funny business about it." He finished the tournament at eight over par, a hardly uncommon score given the course's difficulty.
So, how did Spieth unwind after such a demanding weekend? He headed to Buffalo Wild Wings. Spieth explained that after waiting for Scottie Scheffler, he and his caddie, Michael Greller, decided on a more relaxing venue. "Had a few beers Sunday," Spieth said. "We were waiting on the Schefflers to come over here... So I went to Buffalo Wild Wings with Michael [Greller, Spieth's caddie]. And I didn't exactly eat or drink the way I normally do there."
The choice of beers and wings, far removed from the pressures of the U.S. Open, might have earned Spieth even more fans. He finished in a tie for 23rd after a final round 72. Following days battling Oakmont's rough and greens, he de-stressed with cold beer.
Asked how he rests and recovers ahead of the Travelers Championship, Spieth emphasized the need to decompress after a mentally draining week. "Most of the time, it's very, very good, but sometimes post-U.S. Open, I just needed to throw a few back," he admitted.
Spieth's relatable nature, both in his occasionally wayward shots and his enjoyment of a casual post-round meal and drinks, endears him to many. His T-23 finish at Oakmont marks his third Top 25 finish in 14 U.S. Open starts, a championship he won in 2015, the same year he secured the Masters title.
Buffalo Wild Wings may have also inadvertently scored a victory, as Spieth's story highlights the restaurant as a relatable post-tournament destination.