Jordan Spieth Confirms Status for The Open amid Nagging Neck Injury

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08-07-2025

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Golf is better when Jordan Spieth is competing, or so his fans say.
The truth is, the three-time major champion has kept us all on tenterhooks since his withdrawal from the Travelers Championship two weeks ago, but he took it upon himself to ease the tension.
"I'm good," he said.
While appearing as a guest on the popular YouTube show Up & Adams, hosted by Kay Adams, Spieth explained the details of his injury and rehabilitation:
"It was a weird neck spasm thing that just came up, and I just couldn't get through the round. But it was a strange deal," Spieth explained.
"I've got a good team here that I work with, and I knew it was going to be short-lived, and it was only kind of a few days."
Jordan Spieth of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during day three of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 20, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.
Jordan Spieth of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during day three of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 20, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.
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Spieth also revealed the best information his fans could receive about when he will return to competition.
"I've been back to full strength, getting ready for the Open Championship next week, our last major of the year, and then we have our playoffs after that," he noted. "So a lot of big events left. But yeah, I have no restrictions, which is great."
The 31-year-old also hinted at the possibility of a very happy event that might delay his arrival at Royal Portrush somewhat.
"Just trying to get all the work in before the baby comes, make sure everybody's good, and then I'll head overseas...I'm going to be a little bit of a late arrival, but I'll be there."
Jordan Spieth and his wife, Annie Verret, are expecting their third child. Everything suggests her due date could be in the next few days.
Jordan Spieth is not Afraid of Royal Portrush
The 13-time PGA Tour winner doesn't seem too worried about not being able to thoroughly explore the Royal Portrush course if he ultimately has to delay his arrival.
"Luckily, I played the Open at this course in Northern Ireland six years ago now, so I don't feel like I have to learn a new place," he said.
The statistics support his reasoning, as Spieth fared well at Royal Portrush in 2019. He was even tied for 8th after 54 holes but carded a final-round 77 to fall to T20. He finished at 1-under, 14 strokes behind winner Shane Lowry.
Spieth has generally had a good run at the Open Championship. His 2017 victory adds four other top-10 finishes, including a second-place finish in 2021. In his 11 starts, he has missed only two cuts, reported in his first two appearances.
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