Wyndham Championship could be last dance for Jordan Spieth until 2025

Jordan Spieth has faced significant challenges throughout the 2024 season, struggling with both his performance on the course and a persistent wrist injury. These difficulties have left him out of contention in most tournaments, and this week’s Wyndham Championship could mark his last appearance on the golf course for a while.

Currently, Spieth finds himself on the edge of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, ranked 63rd. To secure his place in the Playoffs, he needs to remain in the top 70, a position that’s increasingly precarious given his recent form. Spieth hasn’t recorded a top-10 finish since April, and his overall performance has been inconsistent, making it difficult for him to build any momentum.

If Spieth fails to make the cut this week and falls outside the top 70, we may not see him competing for quite some time.

There have been hints that Spieth may require wrist surgery during the offseason, and that offseason could begin sooner than expected if he doesn’t perform well this week. Missing the Playoffs combined with surgery could mean that Spieth will be sidelined until 2025, leaving a noticeable void in the golf world.

Interestingly, Spieth’s driving has been among the best of his career this year, but his iron play, short game, and putting—areas where he typically excels—have been lacking. This decline in key areas of his game has been a major contributor to his struggles.

Spieth’s career has seen its share of ups and downs. After a few difficult years from 2018 to 2020, he seemed to be back on track in 2021 and 2022, securing wins and contending in major tournaments. Last season, he came close to victory on multiple occasions but fell short of closing the deal.

Now, it seems that Spieth is once again slipping back into a slump reminiscent of his struggles a few years ago. If he does opt for wrist surgery, the hope is that it will help him regain his form and return to the top of his game. The timeline for his recovery remains uncertain, but Spieth will undoubtedly aim to be ready for the 2025 Masters at Augusta National, where it will have been a decade since his memorable victory in 2015.

Golf is undoubtedly more exciting when Spieth is performing well. His dynamic play and engaging personality make him one of the sport’s most captivating figures. Fans and fellow players alike will be hoping for a swift recovery so that he can return to being one of golf’s most entertaining competitors in 2025.