Overview
- Spieth said he is placing his hands deeper at the top of the backswing to return to earlier 'DNA-type' mechanics he has not executed in more than seven years.
- He acknowledged he has not swung well for the better part of a decade and described the fix as a change that will take hold gradually.
- The Sony Open marks his season opener as he returns from late-2024 wrist surgery that followed prolonged issues.
- Yahoo Sports, citing Brandel Chamblee's analysis, reported Spieth ranked inside the top 70 in all strokes-gained categories in 2025, signaling technical progress despite modest results.
- He has not won on the PGA Tour since 2022, remains one PGA Championship short of a Career Grand Slam, and is expected to rely on sponsor exemptions for some 2026 signature events.