The WM Phoenix Open may have been Thomas Detry’s coronation, but Jordan Spieth was the real story coming out of TPC Scottsdale.
After years of inconsistency, a controversial sponsor’s exemption, and a lingering wrist injury that threatened his career, Spieth reminded the golf world just how dangerous he can be—and why he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
A Statement Performance at TPC Scottsdale
📌 T-4 finish
📌 Only two bogeys all week
📌 Showed flashes of his vintage game
Coming off an underwhelming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, there were questions about whether Spieth still had what it takes to compete at the highest level. But with a calm, calculated, and confident performance in Arizona, he silenced his doubters—at least for now.
And for those who were angry about his Genesis Invitational sponsor’s exemption? They’re a lot quieter now.
How Close Was Spieth to a Career-Ending Crisis?
It wasn’t long ago that Jordan Spieth’s career looked in jeopardy. His persistent wrist issues had forced him to undergo surgery in late 2024, and his return to competitive golf had been anything but smooth.
Just ask Smylie Kaufman, who revealed a terrifying moment at Pebble Beach that nearly derailed Spieth’s comeback entirely.
“He was like, ‘Dude, the first hole, I jammed my wrist into the bunker,’ so he had a jammed wrist the first four holes. He said that he wasn’t able to do all of the things that he had been working on.”
That’s right—Spieth was playing through serious discomfort, unable to execute his swing changes properly for nearly three full rounds.
Yet, despite the pain, he still found a way to grind out a bogey-free 67 on Sunday at Pebble Beach.
The Technical Fix That’s Rebuilding His Game
For Spieth, the key to his resurgence isn’t just about pain management—it’s about a total swing overhaul.
🟢 What He’s Working On:
✔ Steeper backswing
✔ More neutral grip
✔ Better clubface stability
✔ Controlling ball flight with irons
“The grip just kept getting weaker and weaker last year. But now, that left-hand grip is much more neutral. That’s a big step in the right direction.”
These adjustments have helped Spieth regain confidence in shaping his shots, something that had been missing from his game for the last few seasons.
Is Spieth Ready to Contend for Majors Again?
If WM Phoenix Open Spieth is the version we’re getting in 2025, then yes—he’s absolutely a major threat again.
But… let’s pump the brakes just a little.
✅ His ball-striking looks sharper
✅ His mental game seems strong
✅ He’s making fewer mistakes
🚨 BUT… he still hasn’t won since 2022
🚨 His wrist still isn’t 100%
🚨 We need to see consistency over multiple events
Final Verdict: Spieth’s On the Right Track—But Can He Keep It Up?
🎯 WM Phoenix Open was a massive step forward—but the real test is whether Spieth can build on it.
With The Masters looming, this could be the most important stretch of his career.
📢 Is Jordan Spieth officially back, or is this just another false dawn? Let’s discuss.
