Professional golfer Jordan Spieth recently underwent successful surgery on his left wrist, as announced on social media. The procedure went smoothly, and Spieth expressed gratitude for his medical team and family support. He is now focused on rest and rehabilitation to return to golf healthy and prepared for the upcoming 2025 season. This news comes after Spieth finished the regular season at No. 63 in the FedEx Cup standings and struggled with his wrist issue for over a year.
During the season, Spieth was winless and only managed to qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished T-68. He had previously mentioned his need for off-season surgery to address his wrist problem, which first surfaced 16 months ago. The recovery process is expected to take approximately three months, with physical therapy starting after six weeks. Spieth is optimistic about a possible return to play in December events like the Hero World Challenge or PNC Championship with his father.
The wrist injury came to light just before the 2023 PGA Championship, leading Spieth to withdraw from the Byron Nelson event. As a longtime ambassador for AT&T, the sponsor of the Byron Nelson at the time, Spieth’s absence was notable. At 31, Spieth is a three-time major champion and has won 13 Tour titles. He began the year ranked No. 15 in the world but has since dropped to No. 44, reflecting what he described as one of his most frustrating seasons.
Despite initially dismissing his wrist discomfort because it did not affect his swing, Spieth eventually acknowledged its impact on his consistent results. He admitted to struggling with patience but sees the surgery as an opportunity to come back stronger. The prospect of clarity and uncertainty post-surgery is both daunting and motivating for Spieth as he navigates this new phase in his career. Ultimately, he remains hopeful about his return to competitive golf and is eager to overcome this setback.
