Jordan Spieth has endured a difficult campaign on the PGA Tour, with the three-time major winner struggling for form and fitness, and he has now undergone surgery
Jordan Spieth has finally opened up about his challenging season, plagued by a persistent wrist injury.
Following a tumultuous season that finished earlier than expected, the widely celebrated golfer took to X, announcing he has undergone surgery to mend a troublesome wrist injury he’s been playing with. “I had a procedure on my left wrist last week, as I had mentioned was the plan,” Spieth revealed on social media.
“The operation went smoothly and I’m grateful for the exceptional medical team and support of Annie and my family. Focused on rest and rehab and I look forward to returning to golf healthy and prepared for 2025!”.
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His statement on social media follows a disappointing finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Entering the competition with optimism, the conclusion was anything but hopeful for the 31-year-old; matching Rory McIlroy, he ended nine-over-par, finding himself near the lower end of the scoreboard.
Dealing with the challenges this year brought him, Spieth has seen a significant decline in the Official World Golf Ranking, now positioned 44th globally. He ended 2023 among the top 15, proving his determination and calibre as one of golf’s elite competitors.
Yet, it’s been a wrist injury that’s consistently hindered Spieth’s performance throughout the season. Shortly after concluding his annual campaign, Spieth made public his decision to have surgery on his wrist and expressed his intention to take necessary recovery time, without feeling pressured for a swift comeback.
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“I’ve got to have it operated on ASAP, and then I’ll go through the process of what I’m supposed to do from there,” Spieth stated. “If I don’t have a reason to try to rush back – which I don’t – I’ll probably just take it as slow as I can.”
Despite his injury, the former FedEx Cup Champion insisted he wasn’t looking for excuses. “But it doesn’t seem coincidental based on the amount of time, and really the results being the exact same every single week,” he added.
“So I’m very hopeful. I think there’s some clarity in getting it done. There’s also some uncertainty, and so it’s a little scary. But also, if I can learn to find some patience – which I’m not very good at doing – then I think I could come back stronger.”
In a chat with the Associated Press, Spieth revealed that doctors had removed bone chips and rebuilt his tendon sheath – which holds the ulnar tendon in place – to address the issues. The procedure, completed on August 21, took over an hour.
“I feel relief in making the decision and confident that this will solve the problems I was having. It’s always one of those where we won’t know until a few months in, as we get strength back, how quickly it will feel normal,” he said, according to Golf Digest. “My personality is a little tricky with how long this surgery takes to get back to the full go of things. It’s called patience, or lack of it with me.”
Spieth has expressed his desire to be prepared for the Hero World Challenge in December, assuming he receives an exemption.
