Jordan Spieth Interview: Comeback from Wrist Surgery + Returning To Swing DNA
The Smylie Show · The Smylie Show
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Show Notes
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