This hidden benefit of new PGA Tour schedule gives injured players options

The revised PGA Tour schedule offers a hidden advantage for injured players like Jordan Spieth and Ludvig Aberg, providing a more flexible offseason that allows them to prioritize recovery without the pressure of immediate competition. Both Spieth, dealing with a long-standing wrist injury, and Aberg, with a meniscus tear in his knee, opted for post-season surgeries to address their issues.

The previous schedule would have pushed players to either play through injuries or sacrifice crucial points, but now, with no events until January for top players, they can rest, heal, and return fully prepared.

This shift mirrors the approach of athletes in other sports, who often undergo corrective procedures after their seasons conclude.