Jordan Spieth, despite public and fan expectations that he will not perform at the Cognizant Classic, will still be part of the tournament. The popular golfer was a huge mystery, at least when it comes to this tournament, considering the wrist injury and the surgery last summer.
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However, even though he feels uncomfortable pains, the American decided to grit his teeth and play in the famous tournament.
It is interesting that Spieth will play against Russell Hendley and his good friend Rickie Fowler in the first two rounds.
At the press conference before the start of the tournament, Spieth answered various questions, with being asked whether Fowler or Thomas offered him a room.
Yeah, they both reached out they offered to stay with them, and I decided to just stay closer, said Spieth, as reported by Golf By Tour Miss.
Jordan Spieth:I do plan on going and seeing them and having a couple dinners and hanging out
The well-known face of the golf scene emphasizes that he intends to hang out with them even though they will not be together in the room.
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Jordan Spieth admits that he has not spent much time in this area, but notes that playing this competition is a great thing.
Although he says that he feels strange because he has not spent much time here, he is looking forward to meeting old friends and performing on a strong PGA Tour. Can Spieth make a great result despite his injury?
Yeah, I do plan on going and seeing them and having a couple dinners and hanging out. Theyre not far away, -he said.
Ive just not spent much time in this area at all, which is very surprising because its such a professional mens golf mecca between all the guys that live here, all the great golf courses, obviously this tournament. So you have everything here.
I just have oddly its like the one place I just havent spent much time. But Im really looking forward to checking it out this week. And yeah, Ill go see those guys at their homes.
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They also both have kids now, so itll be fun we hang out on the road all the time, so itll be fun to see them in their home.
This tournament could bring everything we expect, most of all the factor of excitement and surprise. Spieth is aware that it is difficult to expect him to make a big success, but nothing is impossible, we have seen that!
