Jordan Spieth fell short in his 10th attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship.
Spieth finished in a tie for 18th place at one under par, eight strokes behind Aaron Rai at Aronimink Golf Club.
It was a solid performance, but the former world number one did little to prove that he will win again soon.
It has now been four years since Spieth won his last PGA Tour event at the 2022 RBC Heritage, beating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff.
Johnson Wagner has explained what needs to happen for the 32-year-old to finally end his trophy drought.
Why Jordan Spieth is still struggling to win on the PGA Tour explained
Wagner was pleased to see Spieth show some form at the PGA Championship, finishing inside the top 20.
Having also finished in the top 20 at The Masters and the Cadillac Championship recently, Spieth is having a decent season.
However, the three-time major champion will need to take his game to another level if he wants to win an event.
Wagner explained that Spieth can only achieve that if he brings his A-game to the golf course for four consecutive rounds.
He is clearly no longer capable of winning without playing his best, whereas Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy often do.
“I have to say, coming off the wrist injury, it’s taken time,” Wagner stated. “He said at the beginning of the week that everything in his game has shown signs of being excellent.
“I think if he can put it together… when Scottie Scheffler doesn’t have his best stuff, he can still win.
“We just can’t say that about Jordan Spieth right now. He has to have his best stuff for four days to have a chance to win.”
Johnson Wagner reviews Justin Thomas’ PGA Championship performance
Wagner was more positive about Justin Thomas’ performance at the PGA Championship, as he was tied for fourth.
The 2017 and 2022 PGA champion held the clubhouse lead at Aronimink for several hours during the final round.
His five-under-par 65 gave him reason to believe that he could win his third major before Aaron Rai pulled away.
Wagner insisted that Thomas’ top-five finish will feel like a win just months after he underwent hip surgery.
“I think, absolutely. You could see it there when he made the putt on 18 and the fist pump he gave,” Wagner added.
“At that point, you never know. This golf course got harder and harder throughout the day. It’s a big win for JT.”
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