Jordan Spieth returns to golf as Tiger Woods’ subtle hint about his future proves true

Jordan Spieth is finally back. After taking a few months off, the 13-time PGA Tour winner will return to play at the 2025 Hero World Challenge, held from December 4 to 7 at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas.

The event is hosted by Tiger Woods, but this year, Woods will not play because of his recent back surgery. The tournament has a big lineup with stars like Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele. Fans are excited to see Spieth return, but they are also worried about Woods’ long recovery.

Jordan Spieth returns for Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas

Earlier this week, TGR Live Events, which runs the tournament, shared the final player list on Instagram. The post said, “The field is set. Jordan Spieth, Billy Horschel, and Akshay Bhatia join the 2025 Hero World Challenge.” This means Spieth will finally end his break from golf.Spieth last played in August 2025 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished tied for 38th place. With only four top-10 finishes in 19 competitions, it was a difficult year for him.

Many fans and analysts thought he needed time away to repair his game and regain self-assurance. Now, after almost three months away, Spieth looks ready to get back in action.

The Hero World Challenge will test him right away since it has one of the strongest fields of the season. But Spieth’s return brings fresh energy to the tournament. Fans missed seeing him play during the fall events, though some critics say he skipped them because he relies too much on sponsor invites to enter tournaments.

Tiger Woods’ back surgery ends comeback hopes

Tiger Woods will not play this year, even though Spieth is coming back. On October 11, 2025, Woods said he underwent another back operation. After months of suffering, doctors replaced a damaged disc in his lower back. Woods remarked that he chose his health and his back; he already feels it was the right one. Also Read: Simone Biles Breaks Down Recalling How One Silent Look From Jonathan Owens Changed Everything In Paris OlympicsThe operation will prevent Tiger Woods from participating in his own tournament and could even cause him to miss the 2025 PNC Championship, where he normally plays alongside his son, Charlie Woods. Tiger Woods will turn 50 next December, and fans are starting to wonder if his days of relentless rivalry are over.