Jim Furyk says Jordan Spieth’s injury had "zero" role in his omission from Presidents Cup team
Jordan Spieth won't be playing in the Presidents Cup tournament that will take place at the Montreal Golf Club. While the reason for his omission was speculated by many in the golf world as being Spieth’s injury, US Presidents Cup team captain Jim Furyk has said it played no factor in omitting the golfer from the team.
Spieth recently underwent wrist surgery for an injury he got in 2023.
Ahead of the Presidents Cup, Furyk spoke during a press conference at the Montreal Golf Club and was asked if Spieth's injury was a factor in excluding him from the Presidents Cup.
Furyk said,
“Zero. Zero. I think JT (Jordan Spieth) has the opportunity to pair with a lot of different guys and also be a leader, if that makes sense. Take the young guy under his arm. We don't happen to have that many rookies on this team, when you look at it. I think Sahith and Russell are two guys that haven't played either on a Presidents Cup or Ryder Cup team.
“We have a lot of veteran status, but JT - I realize I didn't pick him, but I'm not going to say anything but great things about the guy because I love him to death.”
Following his participation at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Spieth shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he had undergone surgery on his left wrist. In the post, he added:
“Focused on rest and rehab, and I look forward to returning to golf healthy and prepared for 2025!”
Spieth has played in the Presidents Cup four times, in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2022.
How was Jordan Spieth's year on the PGA Tour so far?
Jordan Spieth secured third place at The Sentry. He next played the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing in a tie for 39th place, and then at the Phoenix Open where he finished T6. Next, he played the Arnold Palmer Invitational to finish at T30. Following that, he missed cutlines at the Players Championship and the Valspar Championship.
Then, Spieth played the Valero Texas Open to finish at T10. He missed the cutlines at the Masters Tournament and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He finished at T39 at the RBC Heritage. Then, he played the Wells Fargo Championship, the PGA Championship, and the Charles Schwab Challenge to finish in ties for 29th, 43rd, and 37th, respectively.
Next, Spieth missed the cutline at the Memorial Tournament. At the US Open, he finished in a tie for 41st. He also played the Travelers Championship, the John Deere Classic, and the Open, finishing with ties for 63rd, 26th, and 25th, respectively. He missed cutlines at the Genesis Scottish Open and Wyndham Championship. His last event was the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished in a tie for 68th.