Name: Jimmy Walker's return to golf after battle with Lyme disease
Uploaded: 2023-04-19T15:17:05.334Z
Duration: 116 s
Description: Jimmy Walker has seen success in 2023, after stepping away in 2022 because of a battle with Lyme disease. Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar open up about what it means to have Walker back on the course.

In the opening round of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Jimmy Walker plays low draw and birdies at Valero

In the second round of the 2024 THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Jimmy Walker gets up-and-down for birdie at CJ CUP Byron Nelson

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2024, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Jimmy Walker nearly aces No. 17 at CJ CUP Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2024 Corales Puntacana Championship, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Jimmy Walker's sidewinding birdie putt is the Shot of the Day

Jimmy Walker judges the read well to make long birdie putt at Corales Puntacana

In the second round of the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 2nd hole.

Jimmy Walker's tee shot to 13 feet leads to birdie at Houston Open

In the second round of the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship, Jimmy Walker makes a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Jimmy Walker sinks a 20-footer for birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the opening round of the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes 13-foot putt for birdie at Sanderson Farms

In the second round of the 2023 Wyndham Championship, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Jimmy Walker curls in 9-footer for birdie at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2023 Wyndham Championship, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Jimmy Walker bounces-back with a near ace on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2023 3M Open, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Jimmy Walker's bunker birdie hole-out at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2023 3M Open, Jimmy Walker makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 13th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes birdie at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2023 John Deere Classic, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2023 John Deere Classic, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Jimmy Walker uses off-speed wedge to set up birdie at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2023 John Deere Classic, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Jimmy Walker drains a 13-foot putt for birdie at John Deere

In the second round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes birdie putt at Rocket Mortgage

In the final round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Jimmy Walker makes birdie putt at Charles Schwab

In the final round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Jimmy Walker chips it tight to yield birdie at Charles Schwab

In the second round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Jimmy Walker's tee shot goes right at the flag to set up birdie at Charles Schwab

In the third round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole

Jimmy Walker dials in approach to set up birdie at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the third round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole

Jimmy Walker's nice approach leads to birdie at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the third round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole

Jimmy Walker's uphill putt from off the green sets up birdie at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the third round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole

Jimmy Walker sends in a 17-footer at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the second round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Scottie Scheffler shot 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead.


Scottie Scheffler takes 36-hole lead at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the second round of the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole

Jimmy Walker sinks 25-foot putt for birdie at AT&T Byron Nelson

In the opening round of the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship, Jimmy Walker makes a 22-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole.

Jimmy Walker buries a 22-foot birdie putt at Wells Fargo

In the final round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Jimmy Walker wedges it tight to set up birdie at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Jimmy Walker's 14-footer for birdie at Mexico Open

In the second round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes a 16-foot birdie putt on the par-3 5th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes 16-foot putt for birdie at Mexico Open

In the opening round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes birdie putt on the par-5 14th hole.

Jimmy Walker makes birdie at Mexico Open

In the opening round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes birdie on par-5 12th hole

Jimmy Walker's quality third leads to birdie at Mexico Open

In the opening round of the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Jimmy Walker makes a 21-foot birdie putt on the par-3 11th hole.

Jimmy Walker sinks 21-foot birdie at Mexico Open

Jimmy Walker has seen success in 2023, after stepping away in 2022 because of a battle with Lyme disease. Jordan Spieth and Matt Kuchar open up about what it means to have Walker back on the course.

Jimmy Walker's return to golf after battle with Lyme disease

"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

In Match No. 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick defeat Jupiter Links Golf Club’s Max Homa, Kevin Kisner and stand-in member Akshay Bhatia at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Tiger Woods joined the broadcast to share updates on his recovery from back surgery and his thoughts on Brooks Koepka returning to the TOUR. 


TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club's Cameron Young almost holes his tee shot at the par-3 third hole.

Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?
 

Can Haotong Li make an ace in 15 minutes?

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Enjoy this exclusive clip from "Mindful," a new series exploring the power of the mental game and premiering Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. ET on the PGA TOUR YouTube channel, PGATOUR.COM and PGA TOUR social channels. The series opens with "Mindful: Bud Cauley," detailing the resilience and perseverance that helped Cauley work his way back following a tragic 2018 car crash.

PGA TOUR Studios announces 'Mindful' series, premiering Jan. 15

Ludvig Åberg joins "The Drop" to discuss his goals for 2026 and the offseason prep he's done to take his game to the next level. 

Ludvig Åberg previews his 2026 season on 'The Drop'

Check out the most clutch shots of Nick Taylor’s PGA TOUR career, including his chip-in birdie to force a playoff at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, the dramatic birdie to win the 2024 WM Phoenix Open in a playoff and his unbelievable 72-foot eagle to secure a victory at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff.

Nick Taylor’s most clutch shots of his career

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.