“Jordan Spieth Reveals Shocking Details About Wrist Injury and Surgery – When Will He Return to the Course?”

Jordan Spieth recently addressed a long-standing wrist injury by undergoing surgery after his season ended at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Now, two weeks post-operation, he’s facing the challenge of a careful recovery process. Spieth shared details about his injury, surgery, and rehabilitation during an appearance on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio with Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz. He expects to resume full swings by mid-November, about 10 weeks after the procedure, but emphasized that easing back into training will be crucial during the 10-to-12-week period.

Spieth explained that while he aims to be fully recovered by the new year, returning for any December tournaments seems unlikely. His wrist issue dates back to 2017, when a training session caused the initial injury. Although it wasn’t immediately addressed, it gradually became a recurring problem. The situation worsened in May 2023 when he felt a pop in his wrist while playing with his son, forcing him to withdraw from the AT&T Byron Nelson. Since then, the injury has caused his wrist to dislocate over 20 times, leading to the decision to have surgery.

Oddly, Spieth noted that the wrist rarely affected his golf game, but the dislocation would occur unexpectedly off the course or before tee times. He recalled nearly withdrawing from the John Deere Classic this year after a particularly bad episode but managed to play after getting the tendon back in place.

Spieth, who went winless in 22 starts last season, performed well off the tee, ranking 13th in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, but struggled with approach shots and putting. He explained that while the wrist didn’t hinder his driving, he became more conscious of it with certain shots, especially near the green. Despite these challenges, he refrained from making excuses during the season, but now feels a sense of clarity following the surgery.

Having already started light physical therapy, Spieth is optimistic about his recovery. He has spoken to athletes who have undergone similar procedures and is hopeful that, with patience and proper rehabilitation, he’ll reach a point where the injury is completely behind him. “One day you’ll wake up, and you won’t even remember it was ever an issue,” he said, looking forward to that day in the coming months.