Jordan Spieth Interview: Comeback from Wrist Surgery + Returning To Swing DNA

Jordan Spieth makes a return to The Smylie Show, joining Smylie Kaufman to discuss his fall 2024 wrist surgery, his ensuing recovery process, and returning to contention on the PGA TOUR at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. Jordan and Smylie recap the past few weeks in golf, including a wild TGL tripleheader in progress during their conversation, and Jordan playing alongside eventual champion Ludvig Åberg at the Genesis Invitational. Jordan details the return to his "swing DNA" as part of his wrist surgery recovery, and talks about the swing feels that he's working on right now.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Jordan Spieth joins the show

10:09 - Overcoming Injury

15:17 - Analyzing Jordan's Swing Changes

23:28 - Journey to Recovery

25:12 - Rehearsal Strategies

26:50 - Mental Focus During Contention

31:00 - Torrey Pines Experience

39:25 - Jordan's Last Place Fantasy Football Punishment