Jordan Spieth has officially withdrawn from the Rocket Classic 2025, scheduled to start on June 26 at Detroit Golf Club, because of an unexpected neck and upper back injury. The injury was sustained during the Travelers Championship the previous weekend, forcing the 31-year-old golfer to miss this important event.
Details Behind Spieth’s Sudden Exit from Travelers Championship
Spieth made the difficult decision to withdraw during the opening round of the Travelers Championship, the final Signature Event of the PGA Tour season. His body reportedly began locking up during a warm-up session, but he initially continued playing, motivated by the no-cut format which offered additional FedExCup points. While competing at TPC River Highlands, he was seen using a muscle massager on his upper back midway through the round. At the time of his withdrawal, Spieth was five over par through 12 holes. This marked Spieth’s first withdrawal in 297 PGA Tour starts, highlighting the unexpected nature of the injury he described as “random.”
“Everything was great in my gym session, and I’ve been very, very excited to go out and play. Things have been getting better and better, and then my right scap just kind of locked — like tightened midway through the warmup, and I just kept hitting, and then all of a sudden it was moving up, everything around it started to — and then it was over the left and then it was like everything, so I stopped.”
— Jordan Spieth, Golfer
Background and Past Injuries Affecting Spieth’s 2025 Season
This neck injury follows a challenging period for Spieth, who missed the latter half of 2024 due to a wrist injury that required surgery. First reported in May 2023, the wrist issue sidelined him for several months, though he returned to competition at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2025, finishing tied for 69th. Despite ongoing rehab, the neck problem now threatens to further disrupt his season.
Performance Review: Jordan Spieth’s 2025 PGA Tour Campaign
Before this setback, Spieth had experienced a solid 2025 season, marked by several strong showings. He secured top-five placements at multiple events, including a tie for fourth at the WM Phoenix Open and a solo fourth at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. A notable finish was tied for seventh at The Memorial Tournament. However, his results at major championships have been less impressive, with a tie for 14th at the Masters and 23rd place at the US Open. A critical missed cut at the PGA Championship dashed his hopes of completing a career Grand Slam this season. This was his second missed cut after the Genesis Invitational earlier in the year.
The following is a full summary of Spieth’s 2025 tournament finishes and earnings:
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T69 – $34,500
- WM Phoenix Open: T4 – $414,000
- The Genesis Invitational: Missed Cut
- Cognizant Classic: T9 – $259,900
- THE PLAYERS Championship: 59 – $56,750
- Valspar Championship: T28 – $55,843
- Valero Texas Open: T12 – $182,875
- Masters Tournament: T14 – $336,000
- RBC Heritage: T18 – $226,056
- THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson: 4 – $485,100
- Truist Championship: T34 – $95,063
- PGA Championship: Missed Cut
- Charles Schwab Challenge: T36 – $42,334
- The Memorial Tournament: T7 – $603,200
- US Open: T23 – $161,489
- Travelers Championship: Withdrawn
Implications of Spieth’s Withdrawal and Future Outlook
Jordan Spieth’s withdrawal from the Rocket Classic 2025 underlines the difficulty of balancing recovery with competition at the highest level. The neck injury adds to his previous physical challenges, raising questions about his near-term ability to maintain consistent participation on the PGA Tour. His date for returning to competition remains uncertain, leaving fans and analysts awaiting updates on his recovery progress. Given his track record and resilience, careful management of this injury will be crucial for Spieth’s future success and pursuit of further PGA Tour achievements.