Wrist Nightmare Finally Over: Jordan Spieth Pain-Free and “In a Great Spot” After Surgery – 2026 Comeback Is Real!
Jordan Spieth, the three-time major champion, has declared his long-standing wrist woes officially behind him, delivering an upbeat and confident assessment of his health and swing as the 2026 PGA TOUR season unfolds.
The 32-year-old Texan underwent surgery in August 2024 to repair issues in his left wrist—including tendon sheath damage and ulnar nerve problems—that had plagued him since May 2023, forcing him to miss the end of the 2024 season and endure a challenging recovery period. After a deliberate rehab process, Spieth returned to competition at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in early 2025, marking the start of his post-surgery era.
Now, more than 18 months after the procedure, Spieth has confirmed the injury nightmare is over. In recent interviews and press conferences around the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he described his swing as “solid” and emphatically stated it’s “in a great spot.” He emphasized that pain is no longer a factor, with full range of motion restored and compensatory habits from years of discomfort eliminated. “It’s in a great spot,” Spieth said during his Round 1 presser. “It’s just the consistency and the tightness of the face control now, so that just comes with playing more tournaments. I just haven’t played many rounds since August and it really got really good since August with a lot of work.”
The breakthrough has been evident on the course. Spieth posted a bogey-free 66 in his opening round at Spyglass Hill during the 2026 Pebble Beach event, vaulting him into early contention and signaling strong form. He noted that while practice sessions feel as sharp as ever, the competitive rhythm—handling sidehill lies, wind changes, and tucked pins—will sharpen with more starts. The wrist, once a constant variable dragging down his approach play stats, is now “fully healed,” allowing him to swing freely without fear of aggravation.
Spieth’s journey has included months of no-club contact post-surgery, gradual ball-hitting progression, and focused therapy through late 2024 and into 2025. Doctors initially projected up to 12-13 months for full healing, and by early 2026, he appears to have crossed that threshold. In various media appearances, including YouTube discussions and PGA TOUR updates, he’s described 2026 as potentially his first “clean” season in years—free from the debilitating pain that hampered his precision and confidence.
Fans and analysts see this as a pivotal moment for the former world No. 1, who has chased consistency since his last major victory at the 2017 Open Championship. With the physical barrier removed, Spieth’s trademark creativity, short-game wizardry, and mental resilience could propel him back toward contention in majors and high-profile events.
As Spieth builds competitive rounds and refines his game under pressure, the message is clear: the wrist nightmare is finally over, and his 2026 comeback is very real. The PGA TOUR—and the golf world—should take notice.
