Jordan Spieth Makes Final Decision on The Open Amid Injury

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 3:15 PM ET

Golf fans know what it means when mid-July approaches. The Open Championship is just around the corner. The historic event, first played in 1860, is the oldest tournament in the sport and will return July 17-20 at Royal Portrush for its 153rd edition.

Among the familiar faces expected to compete is three-time major winner Jordan Spieth. Spieth won The Open in 2017, defeating Matt Kuchar by three strokes, but he hasn't added another major title to his résumé since.

After withdrawing from this weekend’s Scottish Open due to an injury concern, Spieth provided a quick update on his status for The Open following neck spasms that caused some uncertainty.

“I’m good. It was a weird neck spasm thing that just came up,” Spieth said. “I’ve been back to full strength getting ready for The Open Championship. I have no restrictions, which is great.”

Jordan Spieth confirmed he’ll return for The Open.

“I’m good, it was a weird neck spasm thing that just came up… I’ve been back to full strength getting ready for The Open Championship… I have no restrictions which is great.”
— Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) July 7, 2025

Spieth’s last win came in 2022 at the RBC Heritage, where he beat Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. In 2025, he has played in all three major championships and made the cut twice, finishing tied for 14th at the Masters and tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship.

He’s still searching for the consistency that once made him a dominant figure on tour. A strong showing at Royal Portrush could help reignite his confidence.

Historically, Spieth has been consistent at The Open, making the cut every year he’s played. The only exception was in 2020 when the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a clean bill of health and momentum on his side, Spieth will look to recapture some of the magic that made him a major champion and contend once again at one of golf’s most prestigious stages.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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