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Jordan Spieth Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Eyes 2025 Return

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated Aug 31, 2024 7:09 PM ET

Golf enthusiasts and fans of Jordan Spieth received an important update on Saturday as the 13-time TOUR winner announced that he has successfully undergone surgery on his left wrist. This step marks a significant moment in Spieth's career, who has faced challenges with wrist issues since May 2023. The operation, as Spieth hopes, is a path toward a stronger and healthier return to the golf course in the 2025 season.

Spieth's wrist troubles began with a casual play session with his son Sammy in May 2023, leading to a chain of events that eventually necessitated surgical intervention. Initially opting for a rest and recovery strategy, Spieth re-aggravated the injury in a rather mundane home accident involving a toaster, ultimately leading to the diagnosis of ulnar nerve damage. Despite an optimistic start to 2024, Spieth faced recurring pain, culminating in a tendon injury during the RBC Heritage that nearly ended his week prematurely.

A Season of Challenges

The 2024 season posed unprecedented challenges for Jordan Spieth. A career-low three top-10 finishes and a career-high eight missed cuts. His decision to undergo surgery came after the FedEx St. Jude Championship, putting an end to his 2024 season and ruling him out for the fall tournaments, including the Presidents Cup.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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