Here are five things you probably didn’t know about Jordan Spieth and his family — a story that proves his biggest victories happen far beyond the fairways.

1. His Sister Ellie Is His True Inspiration

Jordan’s younger sister, Ellie, was born with a neurological disorder that completely reshaped the Spieth family’s priorities. Instead of letting challenges define them, they turned them into purpose. Jordan often says Ellie keeps him grounded and grateful — the emotional compass behind his calm on the course. Her joy is the foundation of the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation.

2. His Parents Built a Culture of Discipline

Jordan’s parents, Shawn and Chris Spieth, were both college athletes — his father a baseball player and his mother a basketball player. That household DNA of discipline and focus created a competitive fire in Jordan from a young age. They didn’t raise a golfer; they raised a worker who just happened to choose golf as his craft.

3. He Married His High-School Sweetheart

Long before fame, sponsorships, and the PGA spotlight, Spieth had Annie Verret. They met in high school, stayed loyal through the chaos of rising stardom, and tied the knot in 2018. Annie, a quiet powerhouse who works in philanthropy and event management, has been his emotional backbone through every slump and comeback.

4. He’s Balancing Fatherhood with the PGA Grind

Fatherhood changed everything. The Spieths now have three kids — Sammy (born 2021), Sophie (born 2023), and baby Sully (born July 2025). Balancing diapers with driving ranges hasn’t been easy, but Jordan says it’s given him “a bigger reason to win.” On the course, he’s fierce; at home, he’s dad — and that duality is what keeps him human.

5. His Foundation Is a Family Mission

What started as a golf platform evolved into something much deeper. The Jordan Spieth Family Foundation supports children with special needs, military families, and junior golfers. It’s not PR — it’s personal. Every project is rooted in the lessons Ellie taught him and the compassion his parents lived by.

“Golf gave me a stage,” Spieth once said. “My family gave me a reason.”