Golf rarely gives second chances without a real fight. Stars rise fast and then fall faster. Fans love a good comeback because the sport tests patience like almost nothing else in all of professional athletics.
Jordan Spieth is one of the most recognizable names in the game. Fans have followed his highs and lows closely for over a decade. Now he is back in the spotlight with a fresh message.
Spieth opens up about his health
Spieth spoke ahead of the Baycurrent Classic in Japan after a lengthy break from competition. He said he felt as healthy and strong as ever, a welcome development after several seasons disrupted by injuries and recovery.
During his October 6 media appearance, Spieth said his swing mechanics were in better shape and that physical restrictions were no longer holding him back. He expressed confidence that his improved condition could help him compete for victories again.
Spieth had last competed at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which ended August 16. He failed to reach the top 50 in the FedExCup standings and missed the remaining playoff events. He returned to competition October 8 in Japan and finished tied for 13th on October 11.
The winless streak nears five years
Spieth last won on the PGA Tour at the RBC Heritage on April 17, 2022, when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. His winless stretch has now lasted more than four years. If he does not win again, the drought will reach five years in April 2027.
Spieth is a three-time major champion and a father of three. His early career featured some of golf’s most memorable performances, including two major victories in 2015 and another in 2017.
He has 13 PGA Tour victories, including the 2015 Masters, 2015 U.S. Open and 2017 Open Championship. His record remains impressive, but he is still seeking the next victory that would end his long wait.
Wrist trouble changed everything for Spieth
Spieth’s left wrist problems began in 2023 and continued throughout much of 2024. He tried to compete while managing an unstable tendon, which affected his swing and contributed to a difficult season.
He underwent surgery in August 2024 to address the problem. Following several months of recovery, Spieth returned to PGA Tour competition at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in January 2025.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 Baycurrent Classic, Spieth explained that his recovery involved rehabilitation followed by extensive work on his swing. He said those adjustments were now largely behind him, allowing him to focus more on playing and competing.
A tendon popped out at Troon
One of Spieth’s most troubling wrist incidents happened during the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland. While holding his putter on the 17th green, a strong gust of wind caused the injured tendon in his left wrist to slip out of place.
Spieth managed the problem and continued playing, but the experience reinforced his concerns about the injury. He later explained that he could no longer continue competing with the same uncertainty.
After his 2024 FedExCup playoff campaign ended in August, Spieth underwent surgery to repair the problem. The procedure began a recovery process that eventually allowed him to return to competitive golf in 2025.
Why Spieth chose Japan for his return
Spieth returned to competition at the 2026 Baycurrent Classic in Japan, making his first tournament appearance since August. It was also his first visit to Japan for a PGA Tour event since 2019.
During his break, Spieth did not need another lengthy period of physical rehabilitation. He also avoided major swing changes, instead focusing on playing more golf, improving his putting and preparing for competition.
The Baycurrent Classic was previously known as the Zozo Championship. At 33, Spieth remains hopeful about the coming years of his career. He finished tied for 13th at the tournament on October 11, giving him another encouraging result as he works toward his next victory.
Remembering the three majors before age 24
Spieth won three majors before turning 24. That run made him the brightest young star in golf. Few golfers have ever started a professional career at such a blistering pace, and fans remember it fondly.
Royal Birkdale hosted a thrilling closing stretch during the 2017 Open Championship. Spieth holed a famous eagle putt on the 15th hole and then told his caddie Michael Greller to go get that.
Those wins came well before his health problems began. The later years brought injuries and a long road back. Spieth still believes his best golf remains inside him and says his ceiling has not changed.
The Masters win that stunned golf
Spieth won the 2015 Masters as a young Texan. He finished at 18 under par and matched the tournament scoring record set by Tiger Woods in 1997. He led after every round of the week.
That win made Spieth the first wire-to-wire Masters champion since Raymond Floyd in 1976. Only five players in Masters history have held the solo lead after every round and gone on to win.
He was only 21 and just in his second Masters start. Only Tiger Woods had won the Green Jacket at a younger age. That context makes the current drought feel even more surprising to fans.
Little-known fact: At the Cadillac Championship at Doral, Spieth swapped his 2025 Titleist Pro V1x for the 2026 Pro V1x Left Dash. He also put in a new driver and 3-wood that same week. The PGA Tour noted that he seldom does this.
What comes next for the Texan
Spieth’s next chance to end his winless streak could come during the remaining PGA Tour fall events or the 2027 season. A victory before April 17, 2027, would prevent his drought from reaching five years.
He finished tied for 12th at the 2026 Masters, his best result in a major championship since tying for fourth at Augusta National in 2023. His final-round 68 included an eagle on the 13th hole and a birdie on the 18th.
Spieth also tied for 13th at the Baycurrent Classic on October 11, 2026. With his physical condition improving and his confidence returning, he remains focused on competing for another PGA Tour victory.
TL;DR
- Jordan Spieth says he feels healthy, strong and free from the physical restrictions that affected his game.
- His last PGA Tour victory came at the RBC Heritage on April 17, 2022.
- Wrist surgery in 2024 and a neck and upper-back injury in 2025 interrupted his recovery.
- He returned to competition at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan and finished tied for 13th on October 11, 2026.
- His winless streak will reach five years in April 2027 unless he wins again.
- Spieth remains optimistic about his health, his game and his chances of earning another victory.
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This article was made with AI assistance and human editing.
