Jordan Spieth has opened up about balancing the demands of professional golf with the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood. The three-time major champion and his wife, Annie, recently welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Sully, joining Sammy, born in November 2021, and Sophie, born in September 2023.
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Spieth Reveals He Wants To Be In His Children’s Life Growing Up
Spieth often travels with his family, and fans have become used to seeing heartwarming moments between him and his children during tournaments. Sammy and Sophie joined their dad on the course at this year’s Masters Par 3 Contest, walking alongside him and even swinging a club.
Earlier in the season, at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Spieth was spotted walking hand-in-hand with Sammy during a delay in play. Despite the tournament setting, he made time for his son and even paused to sign autographs for fans. Moments like these reflect how much he values being present as a father, even in the middle of competition.
“I have less time at the course than I used to, but that’s my choice, right?” Spieth said when asked how he balances his professional and family life. “Everything at home is taken care of. My wife’s a rockstar—and obviously, a newborn is a newborn—but she’s doing most of the heavy lifting. At the same time, I want to be home swimming in the afternoon and be a part of my kids’ lives growing up. So it’s my choice, but I have to manage my time better when I’m out there doing what I’m doing. It won’t be as hard in the fall, but in the heat of the summer I try to get out earlier and be done by 3:00, then be home to hang all afternoon.”
“Trying to be the best golfer in the world while still being super involved at home means those are my two priorities.”
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Better Time Management Key To Balance For Spieth
Spieth also acknowledges the importance of time when it comes to creating a balance between work and family. With three kids under the age of four, the 32-year-old admits life has changed dramatically for him—but in the best possible way. Last year, he shared that fatherhood eased the pressure of golf, reframing the sport from his entire identity into “something he does, not who he is,” which helped free his mind during tough weeks.
“It’s just another level of time management. I feel like when you get to college you get a little more time. When you get out of college and you’re not married, you don’t have kids—you can do whatever you want all the time. Then, you just have to be a bit better about time management as time goes on.”
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