Jordan Spieth on Fatherhood: “Some Days I’m Exhausted … But Their Smiles Fuel Me”

By The Elite Sphere | October 2025

Between tournaments, swing changes, and rehab, Jordan Spieth admits he’s felt the fatigue. But when he’s home, the exhaustion doesn’t look the same. In a recent interview, he shared how fatherhood has become both his sanctuary and strength.

“I Prioritize Family When I Can”

Spieth revealed that when he’s on the road and feeling drained, he still tries to save energy for the moments that matter at home. “Some days I’ve got more energy than others on the road with golf. And then when I’m at home, I prioritize more of the energy being spent at home.” He recalled a day when he was too tired to move — but Sammy asked to go swimming. He dragged himself into the pool and says that ended up being one of his best moments.

Raising Three With Purpose

By now, Spieth and his wife Annie are raising three children: Sammy, Sophie, and baby Sully. His children’s presence has shifted how he treats rest, preparation, and ambition. He says he wants every tournament action to count, but not at the cost of missing meaningful milestones at home.

Motivation Beyond Trophies

He admitted his drive is still high — he knows his window as a top golfer isn’t unlimited. But these days, the “why” behind the grind has gained new purpose: to be a dad he’s proud to be, on or off course. “I love being a dad … when my kids see me out there, I want to show them I did it with heart.”

In the scoreboard of life, family’s the one that never fades — and Spieth’s proving that even champions measure victories in hugs and laughter, not just trophies.

Category: Golf | Tags: Jordan Spieth, Fatherhood, Tour Life, Parenting