Jordan Spieth Withdraws from Travelers Championship with Neck, Shoulder Injury

Jordan Spieth withdrew from the Travelers Championship after 13 holes due to a sudden and painful tightness in his shoulder blade and neck, marking the first withdrawal in his 297-career PGA Tour starts. The injury appeared unexpectedly during his warm-up, possibly caused by sleeping in an awkward position, and worsened as he played, making it impossible for him to complete his round. Despite being 5-over with no birdies and struggling physically, Spieth initially aimed to finish the round because the tournament is a no-cut event with significant ranking and FedEx Cup points. After his tee shot on the 13th hole, the pain intensified to the point that he could no longer swing properly, leading to his decision to withdraw. Spieth expressed disappointment but noted the timing coincides with his wife’s upcoming birth of their third child, allowing him time to recover. His recent form had been improving, with a rise in world ranking and FedEx Cup standing following wrist surgery last year, and he remains optimistic about returning to competitive form soon.