JAR THE FOR COURSE

Spieth's crock agony and fears for Open

- BY CRAIG SWAN

GUTTED Jordan Spieth has opened up on his painful exit from the Travelers Championship and offered a fitness update as The Open looms.

The American star was forced out of the tournament in Connecticut having suffered a setback during the warm-up for his first round.

Spieth was clearly in agony as he received physio on the course during the round in his efforts to scrap through to the finale.

However, the Texan was unable to see it through and said sorry to partner Luke Clanton for leaving him on his own as he had to accept it was over on the 13th.

Spieth pulled out mid-event for the first time in 297 starts and potentially faces a race to be ready for The Open at Royal Portrush.