Jordan Spieth Back at Pebble Beach Amid Quest for Form

MONTEREY PENINSULA (Azat TV) – Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth is competing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the first signature event of the 2026 PGA TOUR season, as he seeks to regain his winning form at a venue where he has historically thrived. Spieth’s participation comes after a 2025 season marked by incremental gains but no singular area of dominance, and a challenging start to his 2026 campaign.

Known for his remarkable ability to escape difficult situations on the course and a junior career that saw him win the U.S. Junior Amateur twice, a feat only matched by Tiger Woods, Spieth, 32, is at a pivotal moment. His performance at Pebble Beach, a course he openly cherishes, will be a key indicator of whether he can re-establish himself among the PGA TOUR’s elite.

Pebble Beach: A Site of Past Triumphs for Jordan Spieth

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am holds a special significance for Jordan Spieth, who has a well-documented history of success on the Monterey Peninsula. He claimed victory at the event in 2017, finished as runner-up in 2022, and has accumulated four other top-10 finishes throughout his career at this iconic tournament. This strong track record makes Pebble Beach a favorable setting for Spieth as he looks to turn his early-season fortunes around.

Speaking to Fox News Digital, Spieth expressed his affection for the venue, stating, “There’s no better place on planet Earth than Pebble Beach when it’s 65 degrees.” This sentiment underscores his comfort and familiarity with the course, factors that could prove crucial in a high-stakes signature event. For the first round on Thursday, Spieth was paired with Xander Schauffele, teeing off at 12:11 p.m. ET, according to Golfweek.

2025 Performance and 2026 Aspirations

Spieth’s 2025 season, the first following a procedure on his left wrist, showed some promising signs of recovery. He made gains across various statistical categories, particularly in “strokes gained approach” where he improved by 80 spots, and “strokes gained around the green” with a 77-spot improvement, as reported by CBS Sports. His putting also saw a positive shift, moving up 36 spots in the “strokes gained putting” category.

Despite these improvements, Spieth’s overall performance in 2025 was characterized by consistency rather than spectacular individual displays, as he was “just above average in each” area. He earned less than $5.5 million in the last two golf seasons, a notable decrease from his earlier career earnings. Spieth was also frequently criticized for the number of sponsor invitations he accepted for signature events. However, CBS Sports noted that “no one was bothered by that more than Spieth,” highlighting his stated intention to “play himself into those tournaments in 2026.” This goal adds an extra layer of motivation for his strong showing at Pebble Beach.

Early Season Challenges and the Road Ahead

The beginning of Spieth’s 2026 season has presented a mixed bag of results. He debuted at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he delivered “four solid, but not spectacular, rounds” to finish tied for 24th, as detailed by PGA TOUR.com. Spieth himself remarked, “I felt like I did a lot of things really well this week.” However, his subsequent outing at the Farmers Insurance Open saw him miss the cut by four strokes after a significant collapse on his back nine, playing his final eight holes in 4-over.

This uneven start makes his performance at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am particularly critical. As one of the PGA TOUR’s signature events, it offers substantial prize money—a total purse of $20 million with $3.6 million for the winner—and valuable FedExCup points. A strong finish here would not only boost his confidence but also significantly contribute to his goal of earning his way into future signature events without relying on invitations. Spieth’s hopeful outlook, shared with Fox News Digital, suggests he feels “healthy” and believes a “return to early form may just be ‘around the corner’.”

Jordan Spieth’s current trajectory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am serves as a crucial test of his resilience and ability to recapture the form that once made him a dominant force. His history of performing under pressure, combined with his expressed desire to earn his place among the tour’s elite, positions this event as a defining moment in his early 2026 season, particularly at a course where his past triumphs underscore his potential for a significant turnaround.