Jordan Spieth is creating a mystique

SOUTHPORT, England — Jordan Spieth was happy enough to see his name on the claret jug without wondering where he fit in among the rest of the British Open champions whose names are engraved on the oldest trophy in golf.

Rory McIlroy looked unstoppable when he won the British Open and PGA Championship at the end of 2014, and then headed to Augusta National for a shot at the Grand Slam.

Phil Mickelson won the British Open in 2013 and was a U.S. Open away from a career Grand Slam — the major where he was runner-up six times.

In three chances since, Mickelson has finished 15 and 18 shots out of the lead and missed the cut last year.

Even though Spieth already has 11 victories on the PGA Tour, including his three majors, he does not bring intimidation to the first tee.

[...] almost like Tiger, where people can maybe feel like they can’t do it against Jordan.

Because he’s been up there a few times now.