Jesuit Prep Teen Makes The Cut Again,17, In The Byron Nelson

Dallas Jesuit Prep Teen Makes The Cut Again, 17, In The Byron Nelson
Of course, Byron Nelson Championship 2011 was held in Irving, TEXAS. Anyway, the same day the Jordan Speith had his graduating ceremony class of 246 seniors at SMU. Which in fact, started at 4 p.m. on Saturday, far from the Byron Nelson. I wonder if he even made it on time in the first place? I don't know much about Golf but I'm just happy to know that Speith is a kid and that he made it into the big leagues. To where he was able to participate later on this week with the help of other sponsors. According to reports Speith said,

Jordan Spieth, a local Dallas amateur, makes the Byron Nelson cut for the second straight year. (Getty Images)

"Right after the round .... I'm going to shoot over there is quickly as possible," Spieth said. "I don't know how long [graduation] usually lasts."

Since diplomas are handed out in alphabetical order, the 17-year-old Spieth figures that will at least buy him some extra time.

"Exactly," he said, smiling. "Should be at least an hour into it, be toward the end."

After finishing in a tie for 16th at the Nelson last year, and still within three strokes of the lead after 10 holes in the final round, Spieth received a sponsor's exemption to play in the tournament again this week.

Spieth, a U.S. Junior Amateur champion who plans to attend the University of Texas, had one of the larger galleries following him during the second round Friday.

"I want to win," Spieth said. "I'm confident. Staying loose and seeing my friends in the crowd and feeding off the crowd helps me."