Twenty-one year old Jordan Spieth got the biggest crowd roar of the day holing a 15-foot birdie putt at the last in a round of an eight under par 64.

The effort by the reigning Australian Open, Hero World Challenge and Valspar Champion was just a shot shy of the Augusta National course record set by good friends Nick Price and Greg Norman.

“I was very pleased. It’s one of the better rounds I’ve ever played,” said the Texan.

Jordan Spieth goes within a shot of the Augusta National course record.

“I carried a lot of momentum into this week and really I was working hard with Cameron and Michael ahead of time just to find the fine line between resting and solid, good practice. And I think that was the trickiest thing leading into here to keep the momentum going, not wear myself out. I played less holes than I did last year prior to the tournament, and spent less time on the driving range and more chipping and putting.

“It helped today. I didn’t drive the ball particularly well. Didn’t strike the ball great. Got some good breaks and capitalized on some really good breaks today. “