Jordan Spieth back in WM Phoenix Open contention without any wrist pain

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In his second event after returning from a lengthy absence, Jordan Spieth looked like his old self during the WM Phoenix Open on Thursday.

The three-time major winner carded a 3-under 68 on Day One, a round that featured plenty of theater. He birdied the par-4 6th hole from well off the fairway, which involved navigating a tree and draining a 56-foot putt — that new putter of his worked well there.

Another highlight of his came earlier in his round. Having started on the 10th hole, Spieth stuck an approach to six feet on the famous 16th hole. But he missed the birdie try,

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