Title: Jordan Spieth Primed for Cognizant Classic Debut in The Palm Beaches, Aiming for Bay Hill Qualification through Aon Swing 5
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Get ready golf fans, because Jordan Spieth is gearing up for his highly anticipated debut at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches! The talented golfer is setting his sights on a spot at Bay Hill through the Aon Swing 5, and he’s ready to showcase his skills on the course.
Spieth’s impressive track record and determination make him a formidable contender in the upcoming tournament. With his eye on the prize, he’s sure to give fans an exciting performance as he vies for a chance to qualify for Bay Hill.
Stay tuned as Spieth tees off at the Cognizant Classic and makes his mark on the golfing world. Don’t miss out on the action as he aims for victory and a spot at Bay Hill through the Aon Swing 5!
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Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on Thursday on the 12th hole at TPC Scottsdale.
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Jordan Spieth was thinking about not thinking.
The thought, or perhaps lack thereof, came a week ago, as he was making his return from a left wrist surgery, and he was idealizing what was about to come.
“Ideally, I just don’t think about it,” Spieth said.
The plan lasted all of about nine holes.
Thursday, during first-round play at the WM Phoenix Open, Spieth Spiethed. He sparkled, looking a lot like the three-time major winner he is, behind a three-under 68 at TPC Scottsdale. There was also relief. He said on his 10th hole during last week’s first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he “jammed” his wrist on a bunker shot and that it then “locked up” on him.
“My wrist kind of hurt in the first round,” he said.
From there, things spiraled some, and Spieth finished with rounds of two-under 70, even-par 72, seven-over 79 and five-under 67. “When it’s not moving well,” he said, “for me, I’ve got a lot of lean and a lot of left hand involved, and if it’s not leaning, it’s going to go pretty far off line.”
Should there be worry? Wrists are integral to the swing, and he said he went away from the work he’d done “just to kind of manipulate what I could” — but went back to his process Sunday and again Thursday at the WM. He said he was encouraged.
“It paid off there,” Spieth said of his effort on Sunday. “Then I put in a few good days of work here and thought I played better than I scored.”
Thursday wasn’t clean — he missed eight of 14 fairways — but he bogeyed just once, and he was solid in strokes gained: approach, a metric he struggled in last year. In 2024, Spieth ranked 137th on the PGA Tour in the category; Thursday he was among the top 20 in the field.
“To play a round in a few under out here when the conditions were — the pins were really tucked today so it was a little harder than a normal first round in the morning here, and to feel like I left a few out there is a really good feeling,” Spieth said. “It makes me feel like I’m close to back to where I want to be.”
Spieth underwent the surgery last August. He said he talked with others who’d undergone similar procedures. He felt he didn’t rush things. He said he’s hopeful for this year, but realistic, too.
“I think short term is to — shortest term is to feel like I get through these three weeks and I feel as good or better than I did when I started as far as physically,” Spieth said last week. “That’s kind of a non — not very exciting goal, but one that would mean a lot. And then I would love to work myself into contention before the Masters at least once. And then maybe a lofty goal this year would be to make the Ryder Cup team. …
“A lot of this has been kind of a 10-year outlook. I think if I try to get — try to make this year coming back from this a ‘must play well,’ I’m just going to get frustrated because even though it was a while ago, I haven’t really been playing, you know, golf. And obviously competitively but even playing — I haven’t played many rounds since mid-August just because of the process.
“So I think looking at it from a long-term view as I step on the first tee, take it shot by shot, but let’s settle in, let’s get fully healthy and get some of these shots off these hanging — just playing’s very different from hitting a lot of balls off mats. So trying to adjust to that is more short term with kind of a long-term, back-of-my-mind view of maybe I got 10 years of hopefully similar schedules and set some goals for some wins and some contending in majors and stuff like that.”
Spieth said as much Thursday, too.
“My expectations are low,” he said. “I expect myself to make good swings, but as far as results, it’s hard to think that I should be expecting a lot after six months off essentially.
“Having said that, I know where I was today, and I know that I can do better than I did today. If I can try to post a few scores at or better than today, then you never know — I start getting back in the mix and it becomes pretty fun and hopefully more consistent.”
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Nick Piastowski is a Senior Editor at Golf.com and Golf Magazine. In his role, he is responsible for editing, writing and developing stories across the golf space. And when he’s not writing about ways to hit the golf ball farther and straighter, the Milwaukee native is probably playing the game, hitting the ball left, right and short, and drinking a cold beer to wash away his score. You can reach out to him about any of these topics — his stories, his game or his beers — at nick.piastowski@golf.com.
Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion and former world number one, has revealed a new scare with his wrist that has some fans and experts concerned. The 27-year-old golfer recently shared that he has been experiencing discomfort and swelling in his wrist, leading to speculation about the potential impact on his game.
While Spieth has assured fans that he is receiving treatment and taking precautions to address the issue, the uncertainty surrounding the extent of the injury has raised questions about his ability to compete at the highest level. With the Masters just around the corner, many are wondering if Spieth will be able to perform at his best or if the injury will hinder his performance.
Despite the concerns, Spieth remains optimistic and determined to overcome this latest setback. As one of the most talented and resilient players on the PGA Tour, he has a track record of bouncing back from challenges and proving his critics wrong. While there may be worry surrounding his wrist, there is also hope that Spieth will rise to the occasion and continue to showcase his exceptional skills on the golf course.
Only time will tell how this new scare with his wrist will impact Spieth’s performance, but one thing is certain – he will give it his all and fight through any obstacles that come his way. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how he handles this latest challenge and whether he can once again rise to the top of the leaderboard.
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LOS ANGELES — The No. 6 UCLA gymnastics team keyed in on the intensity of floor exercise in the fourth and final rotation of the meet to pull off a comeback win over No. 5 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon.
Chiles was battling illness all week and had a 104-degree fever on Wednesday but still managed to score a perfect 10.0 with her Prince-themed routine that allowed UCLA to edge Michigan State 197.300-197.200.
The 197.300 extends UCLA’s streak of scoring 197 or higher to four meets.
“I’ve done the flu game once before,” Chiles said. “If you take it back to 2017. It’s not fun but I knew in that moment that no matter what, how strong I am and I have people around me that can help me and support me. At the end of the day, we’re going to just keep pushing forward and I knew what my role was.”
Emma Malabuyo finished first on balance beam and UCLA claimed the top four spots in floor exercise to hand Michigan State its first Big Ten loss of the season.
UCLA (6-2 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) was trailing by roughly one point heading into floor — an event that it ranked second nationally in. Emily Lee made her season debut in the event and kicked off the team’s signature “floor party” with a 9.875.
The individual scores steadily climbed after that and each gymnast scored 9.900 or above. Brooklyn Moors and Chae Campbell each hit 9.975, which marked a career-high for Moors, to help boost UCLA to a nation-high 49.800 event score.
“We literally had no words after that,” Moors said. “We put everything we had and more into that last rotation. I think it’s just knowing that the work we’re doing is paying off and we’ll see more tens soon.”
UCLA led early on but fell behind at the midway point of the meet, which was the first gymnastics meet to ever be televised nationally on FOX.
The fourth-ranked vault squad in the nation allowed Michigan State (5-2, 2-1) to take a 98.900-98.500 lead. Three out of six gymnasts recorded a 9.950 on vault for a 49.600 team score — which outdid the Bruins’ 49.350.
Chiles scored a team-best 9.925 on vault but had a major deduction on uneven bars that hurt UCLA’s overall event score. No gymnasts surpassed a 9.850, which resulted in a season-low team score of 49.150.
Chiles recovered from the uncharacteristic performance and an impromptu dismount change on bars to hit a sharp routine on balance beam. She scored a 9.850 in her second competitive appearance of the season in the event.
“One thing about me when I’m sick is I forget how my brain works on bars,” Chiles said. “I just got frustrated and was like, I already forgot to do my pirouette, I forgot to do a while skill so I might as well do a double layout. I just need to get off of bars.”
Ciena Alipio’s score suffered a deduction when she fell on beam before calmly resuming the choreography with a side leg extension. Malabuyo was the next and final competitor on the apparatus, and her experience showed.
The Philippines Olympian danced next to the beam while waiting for her cue to perform, then delivered a 9.925 score to anchor the Bruins and get them to a 49.00 event score.
“Her getting up and nailing that beam routine was critical in resetting the tone,” head coach Janelle McDonald said. “It allowed us to go to floor and compete freely and aggressively. Emma has an incredible energy about her.”
UCLA secured the win on national television and in front of a Pauley Pavilion crowd of 10,681 during its annual alumni meet.
“Everyone really rallied behind us and we could feel that when we were coming from behind,” Campbell said. “It’s always special. We love drama, apparently.”
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Jordan Chiles, a standout gymnast for UCLA, delivered a flawless performance on the uneven bars, earning a perfect 10 and leading her team to a thrilling comeback victory over Michigan State. The Bruins were trailing behind their opponents for most of the meet, but Chiles’ stunning routine helped turn the tide in their favor.
Chiles, who is known for her grace and precision on the bars, wowed the crowd and judges with her impeccable routine, showcasing her incredible talent and skill. Her perfect score not only secured the win for UCLA but also solidified her status as one of the top gymnasts in the country.
The team’s victory was a true testament to their resilience and determination, as they fought back from behind to claim the win in dramatic fashion. With Chiles leading the way, UCLA is poised for a successful season ahead.
Congratulations to Jordan Chiles and the UCLA gymnastics team on their impressive victory!
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Michael Jordan accomplished a few things at North Carolina; a national title, two All-American selections, a Naismith Award, a Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year… and, he’ll remind you, a good track record against Duke.
In a recent ESPN piece by Ryan McGee, Jordan reminisced on his days in the rivalry… and still clearly holds some disdain for the Blue Devils.
“It’s been 40 years since I played a college basketball game,” Michael Jordan said. (Perhaps you’ve heard of him, Cooper?) “To this day, before people ask me about our national championship or our three ACC championships or ACC tournament wins, any of that, they ask, ‘How did you did you do against Duke?’”
After pausing to make room for a Grinch-like evil grin while reflecting on his UNC days while at a NASCAR event (he’s now a team owner) late last fall, the GOAT added: “By the way, the answer is that we did very well.”
There are rivalry games and then there’s Duke-UNC.
There have been a few matchups in recent years that have lacked a bit of luster, but this rivalry still stands heads above anything else in college basketball — and competes with anything in American sports, both college and pro.
Duke being perhaps the best team in the country and having the clear best freshman (player?) in the country, Cooper Flagg, brings back any shine that folks think may have been lost in recent years. If UNC can keep it close today, that’s good enough for neutral fans.
The stakes might actually be higher for North Carolina, which sits precariously on the bubble as we enter February. A road win against Duke would launch them back into the presumed field of 68, at least for the time being.
You don’t need to dig deep to find storylines for today’s matchup; but even in matchups when the stakes aren’t high for the college basketball world at large, Duke vs. UNC means everything in Chapel Hill and Durham.
There are plenty of intense rivalries in sports – Yankees vs. Red Sox, Lakers vs. Celtics, Ohio State vs. Michigan. But when it comes to college basketball, there is one rivalry that stands above the rest: Michael Jordan vs. Duke.
Even though MJ hasn’t played for UNC in over 30 years, his disdain for the Blue Devils still burns brightly. From his days as a Tar Heel to his time in the NBA, Jordan has never been shy about expressing his hatred for Duke.
One of the most iconic moments in their rivalry came during the 1982 NCAA Championship game, when Jordan hit the game-winning shot to give UNC the victory over Duke. That moment solidified his status as a legend in Chapel Hill and fueled his disdain for the Blue Devils even more.
But it’s not just Jordan’s personal history with Duke that makes this rivalry so intense. The two schools are just eight miles apart, and their games are always highly anticipated and fiercely contested. Whether it’s at Cameron Indoor Stadium or the Dean Dome, the atmosphere is electric and the stakes are high.
In recent years, Duke has had the upper hand in the rivalry, with Coach K leading the Blue Devils to multiple national championships. But that hasn’t softened Jordan’s feelings towards his alma mater’s biggest rival. He still roots against Duke every chance he gets, and his passion for beating them is unmatched.
So while there are plenty of rivalries in sports, none can compare to the intensity and history of Michael Jordan vs. Duke. And as long as MJ is around, his hatred for the Blue Devils will continue to burn bright.
Plus, the Blue Devils boast the projected 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick in freshman phenom guard/forward Cooper Flagg.
In other words, Carolina doesn’t even come close to rivaling its archrival’s presence in the league.
So, ahead of the battle between the No. 2-ranked Blue Devils and the visiting Tar Heels in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN), the Duke basketball social media team made sure to remind folks of its surge. The account did so in the following hype video, narrated by recent one-and-done and current Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, by quoting UNC legend Michael Jordan:
“Duke is great for college,” Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, said decades ago during his prime with the Chicago Bulls. “UNC is great for pros.”
At the moment, while it’s worth pointing out that the Tar Heels enjoy a two-game winning streak in the series and have prevailed in six of the past nine meetings, one could easily argue that Jon Scheyer and his Duke basketball program have emerged as a better option than Hubert Davis’ UNC program for both college and players’ pro careers to follow.
“We became better for college and the pros,” Dereck Lively II proclaims in the video. “You already know.”
In a recent interview, former Duke basketball player Christian Laettner revealed that Michael Jordan once told him, “I hate Duke. I hate everything about Duke.” This resurfaced comment has sparked debate among basketball fans, with some pointing to Jordan’s intense rivalry with the Blue Devils during his time at North Carolina as the reason behind his disdain for the team.
Despite the animosity between Jordan and Duke, it’s clear that the Blue Devils have had their fair share of success over the years. With multiple national championships and countless NBA stars coming out of the program, Duke is undeniably a powerhouse in college basketball.
While Jordan’s comment may have stung at the time, it’s clear that Duke has continued to thrive despite any ill will from the basketball legend. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see a Duke alum go head-to-head with Jordan on the court and prove him wrong. Until then, the rivalry between Duke and North Carolina remains as intense as ever.
Jordan Spieth made a key swing change after having offseason wrist surgery.
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Jordan Spieth is finally healthy after dealing with a nagging wrist issue since 2018 — and he returns to the PGA Tour this week at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a retooled swing.
The three-time major champion had wrist surgery back in August. Once medically cleared, Spieth went to work tweaking a key part of his swing. Having months to get back in the lab did Spieth some good as he made a simple but necessary tweak to his swing that he hopes will allow him to rediscover his old form.
“I was able to work on some things in the swing kind of in a way that I hadn’t worked on them since I was 13 years old, where I had this time, this wet concrete to try to mold some things, get out of some bad habits,” Spieth said Wednesday during his pre-tournament press conference. “That’s still a work in progress, but I made a lot of progress in the couple months that I had to do it.”
The change?
Spieth needed to slightly alter a part of his backswing to help improve a wedge game that has slipped of late.
“It was kind of needed to fix — honestly, it’s my hand path, how I used to carry the club steeper, going back with my hands kind of traveling a little bit deeper,” Spieth said. “So doing that and then combining that with what’s necessary to turn it around to line it up at the ball. I had gotten high hands, hands that dragged on a lot longer. So a lot of my wedge play, some of my finesse shots and stuff suffered. You could still drive the ball well doing that because you have enough time to make up for it. It was mainly that, which, to me, felt like a big, big shift. In reality, if you slow it down on video, you probably see a shift, but it probably wouldn’t look that crazy to the naked eye. Little adjustments for us feel crazy big.”
According to Data Golf, Spieth had his best Strokes Gained: Approach season of his career in 2017 when he gained 1.14 shots on approach. Since then, Spieth has failed to gain more than 0.58 shots on approach (2018) in any single season. Last year, Spieth finished the year with -0.07 SG: Approach. That was the second-worst mark of his professional career.
Spieth originally injured his wrist in 2018, which affected his grip. He made some tweaks over time, but eventually, he developed some bad habits that he is now trying to correct.
“My grip around [2018], I had hurt it, and I didn’t get it fixed,” Spieth said. “I already have a weak grip, and it got too weak, and I went into bad habits for a long time. It wasn’t until legitimately Tuesday of [Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2021] that I actually changed my grip to like five, eight degrees more on top with my left hand.
“That was 2021, and I played well, decently well for a few years. And then this happened May of [2023], and then it was just kind of — whether it was affecting it or not, I’ll never know, but it doesn’t really matter now.”
Now fully healthy, Spieth has no restrictions on his swing. He arrives at Pebble Beach with realistic expectations for his week and the early part of his return. Spieth will rely on a patient approach as he gets back into the swing of competition. The 31-year-old hopes that the next three weeks will serve as building blocks to get him back to the top of the sport.
A retooled swing he can now trust will serve him well in that voyage.
“Results are results. Results come, one drops or you’re in contention enough, it goes your way,” Spieth said. “But just being consistent, just stepping up and knowing I’m going to start the ball right there, that may lead to 69 that day, it may lead to 65, maybe 74, but I know that the next day I know what to improve on. Just a lot less guessing, more confidence in what I’m doing, and sticking to it is really what I’m looking forward to.”
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Josh Schrock is a writer and reporter for Golf. com. Before joining GOLF, Josh was the Chicago Bears insider for NBC Sports Chicago. He previously covered the 49ers and Warriors for NBC Sports Bay Area. A native Oregonian and UO alum, Josh spends his free time hiking with his wife and dog, thinking of how the Ducks will break his heart again, and trying to become semi-proficient at chipping. A true romantic for golf, Josh will never stop trying to break 90 and never lose faith that Rory McIlroy’s major drought will end. Josh can be reached at josh.schrock@golf.com.
Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion, recently opened up about the swing change he has made post-surgery. After undergoing a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Spieth knew he needed to make some adjustments to his swing in order to prevent further injury and improve his game.
In a recent interview, Spieth explained that the swing change was a “big, big shift” for him. He worked closely with his coaches to modify his swing mechanics and ensure that he was using his body in a more efficient and effective way. Spieth acknowledged that the process was challenging, but he is already seeing positive results on the course.
“I knew that I needed to make some changes in order to protect my shoulder and play at a high level again,” Spieth said. “It wasn’t easy, but I’m starting to see the benefits of the swing change already. I feel more stable and powerful in my swing, and I’m excited to see how it will continue to improve my game.”
Spieth’s dedication to making this swing change post-surgery is a testament to his commitment to excellence on the golf course. Fans are eager to see how this adjustment will impact his performance in upcoming tournaments.
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1 day agoUtah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson missed 10 straight games before returning to the court on Monday. Unsurprisingly, Clarkson sat out on Tuesday for rest purposes, but is expected to be back in the mix on Thursday. The assumption is that the Jazz are going to continue having Clarkson on a minutes limit while he works his way back up to full speed. He played 21 minutes on Monday, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a similar workload once again on Thursday.—Andy Webb – RotoBaller Source: Utah Jazz
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Jordan Spieth had a year to forget in 2024. The three-time major champion struggled all season with a wrist injury which greatly hindered his ability to perform on the golf course.
The injury has plagued Spieth since 2023, but it wasn’t until last year’s British Open that the 31-year-old decided enough was enough.
While speaking with Jim Nantz at a Q&A Wednesday night and reported via Golfweek, Jordan explained what happened at Royal Troon.
“I got [the tendon] back in before I hit my tee shot, and that’s when I thought maybe that’s the last straw. Maybe we should probably do something about this,” he said. “I don’t really feel like playing like this anymore.”
Spieth finished the season and then had surgery once he was eliminated from the FedEx Cup playoffs. He continued to explain the recovery process since his surgery.
“A real ball, if I hit more than 40, 50 yards hurt pretty bad on impact,” he told Nantz. “Then at around Week 12, which is what my surgeon thought it would be of the recovery time, there was a stretch there between like 11 and a half and 12 and a half where I could start to hit on a ball count and I would hit one, say a 6-iron thin off the heel and it hurt real bad.
“Then one day the thin heel one just didn’t hurt anymore. I hit it and I was like that should be the exact same as it was yesterday and it just didn’t hurt.”
Spieth is unsure of how he will play in his first start since the surgery.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m in the top 10 entering Sunday here, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m not,” he said.
If there is anywhere that Spieth can play well despite some rust, it’s Pebble Beach. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2017 and also has three top-10 finishes in the event in his past five starts.
Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion and former world number one, has revealed a gnarly wrist injury he suffered at last year’s British Open.
In an interview with Golf Digest, Spieth opened up about the injury, which occurred during the second round of the tournament at Royal St. George’s Golf Club. The 28-year-old Texan said he felt a sharp pain in his wrist after hitting a shot out of the rough on the 12th hole.
“I knew something was wrong as soon as I made contact with the ball,” Spieth said. “It felt like a lightning bolt shooting up my arm. I knew I had to finish the round, but it was excruciating.”
Spieth went on to finish the tournament tied for 30th, but the injury continued to bother him for months afterwards. He eventually sought treatment from a specialist, who diagnosed him with a torn ligament in his wrist.
“It was a tough pill to swallow, knowing that I had played through the pain and potentially made the injury worse,” Spieth said. “But I’m grateful for the medical team that helped me get back to full health.”
Despite the setback, Spieth is confident that he will be able to compete at the highest level again. He recently won the Valero Texas Open, his first PGA Tour victory in nearly four years, and is looking forward to the upcoming majors.
“I’ve learned a lot from this experience, both mentally and physically,” Spieth said. “I’m stronger and more determined than ever to get back to the top of the game. Watch out, world, because I’m coming for you.”
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Jordan Spieth returns from a wrist injury with simple short-term goals and a lofty long-term aspiration.
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Jordan Spieth knows where he wants to get to in his return to the PGA Tour following offseason wrist surgery to fix an issue that has plagued him since 2018.
Spieth arrived at this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am — a Signature Event — with a clear vision of what success will look like over the next few weeks and what he hopes to accomplish by year’s end.
“Shortest term is to feel like I get through these three weeks and I feel as good or better than I did when I started as far as physically,” Spieth said during his pre-tournament press conference on Wednesday. “That’s kind of a not very exciting goal, but one that would mean a lot. And then I would love to work myself into contention before the Masters at least once.
“And then maybe a lofty goal this year would be to make the Ryder Cup team. I don’t have a lot of points off of last season, so given the level of competition on the American side on the points list, I’m going to have to do some really, really good things in some really big tournaments. That would be kind of an ultimate kind of year-end goal for this year would be to make that team.”
Spieth is currently 65th on the United States points list, behind Gary Woodland and ahead of Jake Knapp.
A key fixture of Team USA, Spieth should be in the running to be a captain’s pick if he proves healthy and finds form this year. However, the three-time major champion would prefer to rack up the points and not put added pressure on captain Keegan Bradley’s plate.
Now 31 years old, Spieth is focused on staying patient as he makes his return, knowing he still has a lot of golf ahead of him to achieve his loftiest goals.
“A lot of this has been kind of a 10-year outlook,” Spieth said. “I think if I try to make this year coming back from this a ‘must play well,’ I’m just going to get frustrated because even though it was a while ago, I haven’t really been playing golf. Obviously, competitively, but even playing — I haven’t played many rounds since mid-August just because of the process. So I think looking at it from a long-term view as I step on the first tee, take it shot by shot, but let’s settle in, let’s get fully healthy and get some of these shots off these hanging lies.
“Just playing’s very different from hitting a lot of balls off mats. So trying to adjust to that is more short term with kind of a long term back of my mind view of maybe I got 10 years of hopefully similar schedules and set some goals for some wins and some contending in majors and stuff like that.”
Once one of the game’s young phenoms, Spieth is now a father and prioritizes things differently. But he’s approaching this 10-year plan the same way he did the past decade: believing that he is one of the world’s best players and will reascend now that his wrist is no longer a nagging issue to manage.
“I think I still — I don’t think I need to change a whole lot. I think getting healthy and then getting some confidence,” Spieth said.
That starts this week at Pebble Beach, where he is trying to keep his expectations realistic. He knows his game might not come back all at once. Patience will be the key as the Jordan Spieth reboot gets off the ground.
“I think that’s going to be the hardest thing for me is managing that early on,” Spieth said about his expectations for himself. “You know, how much patience will I have if I don’t — I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m in the top 10 entering Sunday here, but my expectation is to — I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m not. You know, I need to get into some rounds. I want to win the golf tournament, don’t get me wrong. Am I hitting shots when I swing it the way I want to that can produce a winning score here? Yeah, absolutely.
“But I think managing them early is going to be really important. I don’t feel that I have any from the outside, so it’s all just my own at this point,” Spieth continued. “I’ve done a bit of everything in my career, so I’m not phased by that really anymore.”
The PGA Tour has had a sleepy start to its season. Many of its stars are making their first start of the season at Pebble Beach, including Spieth, Scottie Scheffler (hand injury) and Rory McIlroy (DP World Tour start).
As the season relaunches at Pebble Beach, the PGA Tour needs a resurgent and healthy Spieth to rejoin the upper echelon of pro golf. If the PIP taught us anything, it’s that Spieth remains one of the game’s few big needle-movers.
Now healthy, the Tour needs Spieth to be that once again.
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Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion and former world number one, has been sidelined for the past few months due to wrist surgery. But as he gears up for his return to competitive golf, Spieth has one big goal in mind: to reclaim his spot among the game’s elite.
Despite his recent struggles on the course, Spieth remains confident in his abilities and is determined to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. With his sights set on winning another major championship and returning to the top of the world rankings, Spieth is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for success.
As he continues his recovery and prepares for his comeback, Spieth is focused on fine-tuning his game and regaining his competitive edge. With his unwavering determination and drive to succeed, there’s no doubt that Spieth will be a force to be reckoned with once he returns to action.
Stay tuned as Jordan Spieth looks to make a triumphant return to the golfing world and achieve his ultimate goal of reclaiming his spot at the top of the leaderboard.
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