Jordan Spieth has changed his mind on return to the PGA Tour as he says he’ll try something new very soon

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Jordan Spieth is back in action for the first time since the first FedEx Cup playoff event of the 2024 season.

Spieth underwent wrist surgery in August 2024, and the three-time major winner is now pain-free heading into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Spieht’s return is a boost for the PGA Tour after a tough start to the season. Slow play, uncompetitive venues, and weakened fields are just some of the issues that have emerged.

In the wake of the ongoing issues, Justin Thomas issued a statement to his PGA Tour colleagues during The American Express in La Quinta.

In his letter, Thomas suggested PGA Tour players should conduct more interviews with broadcasters in order to improve the overall product for those watching at home.

And Spieth is fully behind his close friend’s plea.

Jordan Spieth reacts to Justin Thomas’ PGA Tour letter

Speaking ahead of this week’s Signature Event, Spieth was asked about Thomas’ statement. “I thought it was something that he, like myself — he’s been a little more — he’s done a few more things than I have, like during-round interviews, but he still then, if he didn’t play well, he would shy away from it the next time. So he was looking at things maybe similar to the way I was, which is someone else will do this.,” Spieth said.

“I think he has a good relationship with some of the guys at NBC and CBS, and I know he’s had conversations with them, and I think that’s what turned his attention on to, hey, this is — we’ve made these changes that the players have benefited from, maybe some of the networks have not necessarily to the level they want to yet, so what can we do to make things better. Then he thought maybe just making everybody aware was a good step forward.”

A reporter then asked: “You don’t seem like a walk-and-talk guy. Did it get your attention or make you rethink?”

Spieth replied: “Yeah, definitely. Yeah, it has. That’s where I was hoping you wouldn’t ask the question. But yeah, I have. I’d like. I’ve got a few things I’m doing this week, so let’s maybe. But I’m in, let’s give it like a week or two.”

Will more mid-round interviews help the PGA Tour?

Increased chats with the world’s best players certainly won’t do any harm. Listening to Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy discussing their golf mid-round would be pretty cool viewing.

Unfortunately, ramping up the number of interviews doesn’t touch on the central issues clouding the PGA Tour at the moment.

First and foremost, slow play must be addressed—and thankfully, some positive news has emerged. The PGA Tour has confirmed that range finders could soon be permitted and that authorities are considering naming and shaming the slowest players on the Tour.

What’s more, with Scheffler, Spieth, and McIlroy all returning to the course, stronger fields should now be a regular occurrence.