Jordan Spieth tops 2015 Bridgestone Invitational favorites (photos) - cleveland.com
AKRON, Ohio – The 2015 Bridgestone Invitationa l this week will be missing defending champ Rory McIlroy and five-time champion Tiger Woods, which certainly takes some luster off this classic event. But the golf super nova that is Jordan Spieth will be at Firestone Country Club, and wherever he goes on the PGA Tour these days, all of golf turns to watch. This week, even without world No. 1-ranked McIlroy, who is injured , and the fading Woods, there is no shortage of players to watch in a field that features 48 of the top 50 ranked players. Jordan Spieth, 22, United States: The man to beat. He's the world's No. 2-ranked golfer and is having an historic season, especially when considering he just turned 22 last week. His 12 top-10 finishes and four victories (Valspar Championship, Masters, U. S. Open, John Deer Classic) have given him nearly twice the FedEx Cup points and earnings ($9. 1 million) as any other golfer. His last four starts: third at the Memorial, won the U. S. Open, won the John Deere Classic, and fourth at the British Open. He was 49 ) at the British Open. Fowler placed second at the 2011 Bridgestone. Zach Johnson , 39, United States: His win at the British Open touched many because of the way. Source: www.cleveland.com
