Five questions with Jordan Spieth, who dishes on his wrist surgery

Jordan Spieth recently opened up about his wrist surgery and recovery process during an interview on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. The golf star revealed he had been battling a left wrist injury that had caused recurring dislocations—occurring over 20 times since February—requiring him to reset the tendon himself, even just before tee times.

He detailed how the injury, initially aggravated in 2017, progressively worsened, ultimately necessitating surgery following his withdrawal scare at the John Deere Classic. Spieth expressed relief over the procedure’s success, crediting his surgeon’s expertise and sharing his optimism for a full recovery by the start of the 2024 PGA Tour season.

While he anticipates beginning full swings by mid-November, Spieth remains cautious about returning to competition before January’s Sony Open, focusing on patient rehabilitation to ensure a strong comeback. Reflecting on his challenging season, Spieth is hopeful the surgery will restore his form and allow him to play without limitations.