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Jordan Spieth Hopes for Comeback After Successful Operation

Jordan Spieth's surgery was successful. (Source: Getty)
Jordan Spieth's surgery was successful. (Source: Getty)

Recently, we reported that Jordan Spieth would be using his early season exit to undergo surgery on his left wrist. Now, the three-time major winner has shared via social media that the operation went as planned and that he is on the road to recovery. “I had procedure on my left wrist last week, as I had mentioned was the plan. 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,” Spieth wrote on X.

Jordan Spieth Hopes for a Swift Comeback

Despite the successful procedure, Spieth still has a long road ahead. The wrist is crucial for a golfer, and in Spieth’s case, his left wrist has been troubling him for some time. This has also been reflected in his performances, which have been rather inconsistent in recent years. Spieth’s last PGA Tour win came 28 months ago at the RBC Heritage in Harbour Town. Since then, his career has seen highs and lows: a fourth-place finish at the 2023 Masters, another near-win at the RBC, but also 14 missed cuts and a disqualification have marked his recent journey. Notably, his swing has changed – his clubface is now much more closed at the top of his backswing than it was during his peak in 2015. Experts like Brandel Chamblee expressed surprise at this change as golf.com reports.

Spieth’s ongoing issues with his left arm and wrist trace back to an injury in 2018 when he fractured a bone in his left hand, an injury he admits he never fully addressed. In May 2023, Spieth had to withdraw from the Byron Nelson tournament in his hometown of Dallas due to acute wrist pain. Although he competed in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill a week later, he wasn’t fully recovered. More setbacks followed in October of that year after the Ryder Cup when Spieth re-injured his wrist – this time while lifting a toaster at home. After several tests, doctors finally diagnosed ulnar nerve damage, providing him with much-needed clarity regarding his condition. “I believe that if I stay on top of this, I can structurally do what’s necessary to play my best golf again,” Spieth said optimistically at the time.

Now, after the successful surgery, the Texan begins the long journey back to his best form. It will be interesting to see how Spieth performs in 2025.

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Surgery: Jordan Spieth Uses Early End of Season to Take a Big Step

Jordan Spieth will undergo wrist surgery after FedExCup out. (Image: Getty)
Jordan Spieth will undergo wrist surgery after FedExCup out. (Image: Getty)

After more than a year in which his wrist has repeatedly caused problems, Jordan Spieth will now undergo an operation. He made the announcement on Sunday after the first PGA Tour play-off event, in which he finished third last. The problem is a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, which holds the tendon in place. The tear first appeared a week before the 2023 PGA Championship, and Spieth has tried various treatments to avoid surgery. Spieth did not comment on the details of the upcoming procedure, saying only that doctors need to “recreate the tendon” in his left wrist “so it doesn’t dislocate.”

Unavoidable: Jordan Spieth needs an operation

Jordan Spieth’s season has ended early for only the second time in his career, as his performance was not good enough to qualify for the remaining play-off events. Spieth now wants to make the most of this time and have an operation as soon as possible. Spieth reckons it will take around three months for his wrist to recover. “Yeah I’m going to get operated on ASAP, we’ll go through the process from there.” said Spieth after the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2024.

As Spieth explained to reporters a few weeks ago, the injury began with a broken bone in his wrist, which caused inflammation. This injury had even occurred in 2018. However, as he played golf largely pain-free, he tried to treat the problem without surgery. Since the 2023 season, the condition of his wrist deteriorated and he dropped from 10th place in the world rankings to 43rd. The former world number 1 missed the cut eight times in 21 tournament starts.

‘I am very hopeful’

The wrist treatment gives Spieth hope of finally emerging from his slump, although he has never had any pain in his wrist while swinging: “But it doesn’t seem coincidental based on the amount of time, and really the results being the exact same every single week. So I’m very hopeful.” Apart from playing off the tee, the injury has been a constant burden: “Anything that impacted the ground was not a good situation for me this year,”

As Spieth has no firm plans for upcoming tournaments, he wants to approach the wrist surgery with as much patience as possible, which he finds difficult.”Other than two kids under 3, which makes it quite a bit harder with one arm,” he said.

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The Open Championship 2024: Jordan Spieth with Magic Shot at the ‘Postage Stamp’

Jordan Spieth at The Open Championship 2024. (Image: Getty)
Jordan Spieth at The Open Championship 2024. (Image: Getty)

Jordan Spieth has done it again. The American was already known for his outstanding short game in the early stages of his career. Now he saves himself from an awkward situation on the infamous par 3 ‘Postage Stamp’ in round 4 of The Open Championship 2024 thanks to his fine touch with the wedge.

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Magic shot from Jordan Spieth at the The Open Championship 2024

The final day begins for Jordan Spieth with a few birdies and a small chase to catch up on the leaderboard. Three birdies already adorn the scorecard and Spieth only had to record one bogey up to the eighth hole. However, the ‘Postage Stamp’ with its only around 108 metres is neither a safe par nor an easy birdie opportunity. The green is narrow and the pot bunkers are a danger that several stars have faced in recent days. After a mis-hit tee shot on the short par 3, Spieth lay in the wet rough to the right of the narrow green. But with a chip, which has long been a trademark of the American, Spieth skilfully plays his way out of the tricky situation. From around 20 metres, he holed over a bunker and out of the rough of the Royal Troon for birdie.

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Rickie Fowler with Hole in One at Exclusive Golf Club

Rickie Fowler makes hole in one in Pine Valley. (Image: Getty)
Rickie Fowler makes hole in one in Pine Valley. (Image: Getty)

Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, Eli Manning and Theo Epstein took a stroll at the famous Pine Valley Golf Club in Pine Hill, New Jersey. The “Spring Break” boys trip is a tradition Fowler and Thomas engage in every year. In previous years Jordan Spieth joined his colleagues. With wild golf rounds and lots of funny videos the trips are well known among fans. This year the pros take a more layback approach, but Fowler crowned it with a one in a lifetime shot, well for pro’s it’s more like a few in a lifetime at this point.

Rickie Fowler Makes Hole in One in Pine Valley

From 182 yards, according to Golfweek, Fowler aced the par 3 third hole with a relaxed 7-iron. After a few seconds of hoping and cheers from his flight, the ball went in and on goes the celebration.

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The Masters Tournament 2024: Drama On 15th Hole For Spieth

Jordan Spieth despairs in round 1 at the Masters Tournament 2024 (Photo: Getty)
Jordan Spieth despairs in round 1 at the Masters Tournament 2024 (Photo: Getty)

It took more than a day, but now the incredibly fast greens of Augusta National have claimed their first prominent victim. Jordan Spieth despaired on the green of the 15th fairway on the second day of the Masters Tournament 2024, but after the first round was interrupted by the onset of darkness in round 1. “Firethorn”, as the par 5 was so aptly named, showed its particularly beastly side for the veteran and gave Spieth a quadruple bogey.

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Jordan Spieth with dramatic quadruple bogey at the Masters Tournament 2024

Even before the start of the Masters Tournament 2024, Ken Brown reported on the difficult and particularly fast greens at Augusta National this week. Not even a complete round of golf later, Jordan Spieth had to painfully familiarise himself with these qualities. After an approach shot to the green on the 15th fairway that was too long, he hit what should have been a simple chip back onto the green. However, what should have been a safe shot failed and rolled straight back into the water on the other side of the green as if on a pane of glass. It went back into the drop zone and after another pitch that was too long, again behind the flag, Spieth opted for a much more defensive chip. This was followed by two putts and finally the nine on the scorecard.

Jordan Spieth in despair on hole 15 at the US Masters 2024 (Photo: Masters.com)

The shot tracker for this hole by Spieth is not very reminiscent of the American’s otherwise precise short game, but rather of a child’s drawing with a few abstract stick figures. Thanks to this track, Spieth is likely to face an even greater challenge in round 2. Without much of a break, the Friday session continues and with it the battle for the cut. At seven over par, he is currently well outside the decisive positions and has to fight to stay in the tournament.

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Under Armour: The “Cold Weather Golf Kit” for 2023

The Under Armour fall/winter collection 2023. (Photo: Under Armour)
The Under Armour fall/winter collection 2023. (Photo: Under Armour)

Extend your season with the Under Armour Cold Weather Golf Kit for winter 2023. A full head-to-toe kit designed for golfers who refuse to let cold, wet weather keep them off the golf course, the Cold Weather Golf Kit utilises Under Armour’s best apparel innovations and technologies for winter.
The originators of performance apparel, Under Armour has been the go-to brand for Golfers in the UK looking for the most innovative apparel products year-round.
With a strong heritage of introducing technological advancements in water-repellency in the shape of Under Armour Storm, lightweight insulation through ColdGear Infrared, and adaptive layering with thermal regulation innovations, Under Armour continues to deliver performance to golfers without weighing you down.

Under Armour launches new fall/winter collection

With the Cold Weather Golf Kit, Under Armour is once again pushing the boundaries of innovation and technological advancement further to help golfers fight the cold.
The new Storm Revo Jacket is now 33% lighter while being 74% warmer thanks to a breakthrough in UAs insulation innovations, and delivers more warmth for golfers looking to stay out on the course.
For those grinding on their game through the coldest winter nights at the range, UA introduces the Storm Session Gilet and Storm Session Jacket.
Made possible through an updated Coldgear Infrared print that retains body heat and distributes it back to the wearer, these garments offer the ultimate in thermo-regulation.
The CGI Taper Pants up the ante against the elements in winter by offering an added layer of protection from the cold and rain, these pants are super warm thanks to the Coldgear Infrared print on the inside and highly water-repellent thanks to UA Storm.
As golfers look for even more warmth, new look Storm Sweaterfleece and Storm Daytona franchises will be must-have pieces for the winter wardrobe. With products available in vest, hoody, ½ zip option for both, as well a full-zip Storm Daytona.

The Under Armour fall/winter collection 2023. (Photo: Under Armour)
The Under Armour fall/winter collection 2023. (Photo: Under Armour)

In the rainwear category, Under Armour offers golfers the Stormproof 3.0 Jacket and Trouser as well as an all new Stormproof Cloudstrike Jacket. Highly breathable and stretchy materials make UA’s rainwear offering for FW23 its most extensive and innovative to date while offering total protection from the elements.
Completing the Cold Weather Golf Kit is a full line of cold weather accessories including CGI Winter Gloves, CGI Mitts and winter Headwear including the CGI Pom Beanie.

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2023 Ryder Cup: Jordan Spieth – The Team Player

Jordan Spieth will compete for Team America for the fifth time at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome (Photo: Getty)
Jordan Spieth will compete for Team America for the fifth time at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome (Photo: Getty)

It was to be expected that Jordan Spieth will be one of the Captains Picks. He brings a lot of Ryder Cup experience with him and is hard to beat in a duo with his best friend Justin Thomas. So far, he has not won any of his singles matches, and he will be looking to change that this year. Although his season has been very mixed, it’s hard to imagine the golfing elite without him and he’s one of the best players in the world.

Jordan Spieth at the 2023 Ryder Cup

Jordan Spieth has been named to the U.S. team for the 2023 Ryder Cup as one of the six captain’s picks. It has been impossible to imagine the Ryder Cup team without him for many years. Rome will be his fifth appearance in a continental matchup between the U.S. and Europe. Spieth has not yet managed to win this season. He almost did at the RBC Heritage, but was defeated by Fitzpatrick in a playoff there.

In the current season he achieved six more top-10 finishes. His best major finish came at the Masters Tournament, where he finished T4. He was selected by Zach Johnson not because of his current performances, but because of his long experience and passion for the Ryder Cup. Spieth is comfortable in team competitions. His Ryder Cup statistics also prove that. Eight times he was successful in 14 matches played in fourball and foursome. He has only had problems in the singles matches, where he has not yet managed a victory.

Jordan Spieth: Hard to beat at the Ryder Cup

Jordan Spieth will certainly be playing together again this year with his best friend Justin Thomas, who was also included in Team USA as a captain’s pick. The two already played together successfully as a team at the last two Ryder Cup tournaments in 2021 and 2018. Four of the six matches they played together ended victoriously. Four more Presidents Cup appearances, all of which ended victoriously, make him a team play expert and a great asset to Team USA for the 2023 Ryder Cup.

He has won two of his four Ryder Cups so far. He would like to improve this record. A thorn in the side of the world number twelve is that he has not won any of his singles matches so far. Spieth is a player for the big moments and exceptional shots. In the 2021 Ryder Cup, for example, he played an incredible shot from an almost vertical slope one meter to the flag and still almost fell.

Jordan Spieth’s greatest successes and prize money

The 30-year-old can already look back on a successful career. So far, he has won 13 of the 259 events he has played, missed just 47 cuts and has finished in the top 10 86 times. Spieth has won three majors so far, including two in one year. 2014/15 was his showcase season. In addition to the US Open and the Masters, he won three other tournaments, including the Tour Championship.
He finished in the top 5 53 times and runner up 18 times. That earned the American quite a bit of prize money. His earnings from prize money alone amount to just over $60 million.

Jordan Spieth’s bag at the 2023 Ryder Cup

Like his friend and colleague Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieht relies on Titleist equipment. The Major winner has had the TSR2 Driver in his golf bag since August. The range of woods is supplemented by a 3-wood from the TSR3 series. For the irons, Spieth has chosen the manufacturer’s T100. The sporty Players iron with tungsten weights on the heel and toe of the club is designed for consistent spin and recently received a new version with an improved look. Spieth also relies on the Vokey Spin Milled 9 wedges from last year around the green. Together with a Scottie Cameron prototype putter in blade design, his golf bag is completed. Spieth also uses the Pro V1x as a playing ball, which should be a practical side effect, especially for a potential Foursome match with team-mate Thomas.

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Jordan Spieth signs equipment deal until 2029

Jordan Spieth and Under Armour extend der collaboration till 2029. (Photo: Getty)
Jordan Spieth and Under Armour extend der collaboration till 2029. (Photo: Getty)

Jordan Spieth has been an integral part of the Under Armour team since 2013. The then 19-year-old golfer, mind you without a PGA Tour card, signed with the textile manufacturer and has remained with it to this day. Now Under Armour is extending its profitable deal with Spieth for another four years. The American will wear the brand’s golf shoes, clothing and accessories until 2029.

Jordan Spieth: “Under Armour took a chance on me”

“I was just leaving school and I guess in other sports I would have been considered a high draft pick, but at the same time I didn’t have PGA Tour status, which in golf means everything,” Spieht explained. The then 19-year-old had recently turned pro and has been playing at Under Armour ever since. He currently has a ten-year deal, which has now been extended by another four. The decisive factor for this is probably his victory at the RBC Heritage in mid-April.

“I’ve really enjoyed being on this journey with Under Armour since I turned pro, and I can’t wait to accomplish great things together in this next phase of my career,” Spieth said. “Like me, everyone at Under Armour challenges themselves to get better every day. I’m looking forward to continuing to test their newest innovations as I know their products will help me train and perform my best for years to come.”

Golfing for a good cause

In addition to the partnership extension, Under Armour will also support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation with one million dollars (just under 920 thousand euros) over the next eight years. The non-profit organization under Spieth’s patronage aims to make it easier for young people to get into golf. It awards scholarships and creates open golf programs for young people. The focus is particularly on breaking down socio-economic barriers and thus making it easier to get into the sport. Spieth commented, “I think access is a big thing in golf. It’s a game that I love. So, I figure maybe there’s some people that don’t know that they love it yet. It’s a game that gets you outside. It’s active. It gets you moving around. And I think that’s obviously very healthy, no matter what background, or who you are.”

Under Armour looks forward to continued collaboration

Sean Eggert, vice president of sales at Under Armour, said, “We are incredibly honored to continue our relationship with Spieth in the years to come. He is an athlete who truly embodies what it means to strive for more. Jordan’s future is bright, as evidenced by his spectacular performance at Hilton Head this weekend, and we look forward to joining him on this journey as he continues to grow with us, challenge us and make us even better at what we do. We couldn’t be more proud to have him on our team.”

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PGA Tour: Year-end performance review

Rory McIlroy's year-end performance review. (Foto: Youtube/@PGA Tour)
Rory McIlroy's year-end performance review. (Foto: Youtube/@PGA Tour)

The stars of the PGA Tour around Rory McIlroy are asked performance reviews – and still have plenty of room for improvement for the upcoming year.

As the year draws to a close, it’s time for the annual performance reviews. This is also the case on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, where the stars like Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and Co. are called into office for the year-end performance reviews.

PGA Tour: year-end performance reviews

Actor John C. McGinley, known as Dr. Perry Cox from the hospital series “Scrubs”, sits in front of them and sums up the performance of the professionals in the past year with many allusions. Rory McIlroy, for example, looks back on two wins in 2021 and considers himself his harshest critic, “but that could all change.”

Jordan Spieth has to face the interview without his caddie Michael and is “very nervous” about it, and Justin Thomas has to answer for his beer action at the Ryder Cup. Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, whose height and emotional nature are always a topic, Henrik Stenson, Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa also have to make an appearance. The latter is “by any estimate, perfect” but that’s where the danger lies, the interviewer said.

McGinley, who plays management consultant Bob Slydell in the film “Office Space,” analyzes the stars and their performances. In the process, it also becomes clear that many stars have no plan B up their sleeves in case their golfing career should come to an end overnight. Finally, the interviewer himself is taken for a ride.

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Jordan Spieth makes possible what seemed to be an impossible shot at the Ryder Cup 2020 and the crowd goes crazy.

Jordan Spieth hits an impossible shot on the thick grass of hole 17th at the Ryder Cup 2021

Jordan Spieth does not lose any chance to show his magic, and the Ryder Cup 2020 could not be different.
Golf never stops surprising the audience and Jordan Spieth clearly lives it up to that. The golfer from the USA Team breaks once again with the stereotype of golf being a boring sport made for the eldest. Spieth made possible the impossible shot during the Morning Friday Foursomes, where he had the ball at rest on the left side of the green on hole 17. His partner, Justin Thomas and him needed to win hole 17 and 18 to win half of a point, as they were 2-down teeing off the 18th. Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia had their ball for birdie and Justin had just missed the green, it was the turn for Jordan to give it all.
Simply incredible.
However, it is not as you may imagine, the ball was down the hill, and Spieth had to hit it as high as a kite to get it on the green. The feeling of getting that ball over what it seems to be a wall of grass had the entire crowd screaming happiness and excitement. Raising hands, screaming from the top of their lungs, smiling from side to side of the cheeks, waving flags all around… It was not only about the Ryder Cup 2020, the USA Team, or the fans of Jordan Spieth, but the entire golf enthusiasts felt the same joy in that moment.