Jordan Spieth has confirmed that he and fellow golf star Justin Thomas have completed a deal to become minority owners in Leeds United.
Spieth added that Rickie Fowler, who confirmed the trio’s interest in the Championship club last month, has pulled out of the deal.
Following its relegation from the Premier League, Leeds was taken over by 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers.
Spieth said that although he’d prefer to be getting involved with a Premier League team, he’s confident that the 49ers group has the ability to succeed in its stewardship of Leeds.
“Relegation wasn’t ideal, but we got involved with the 49ers group about purchasing a larger share and getting in with them doing things so successfully as they do everywhere they’ve touched,” Spieth told Sky Sports News.
“We thought it would be a cool opportunity. It’s a big city, historic club, great venue in Elland Road, and once we looked into it we realized it could be really exciting.
“They (the 49ers) renegotiated after relegation and it was possibly a better deal — as long as they can get promoted soon.