Jordan Spieth’s summer has taken an emotional and physical toll, but the three-time major champion has officially confirmed his plans for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, taking place July 17–20. After withdrawing from the Travelers Championship in mid-June due to a neck injury, questions loomed not only about his health but also about whether his wife Annie Verret’s third-trimester pregnancy would affect his participation in this year’s final major.
Now, fans finally have answers. Appearing on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, Spieth gave an encouraging update on both his recovery and his family priorities.
“I’m good,” Spieth said. “It was a weird neck spasm thing that just came up, and I just could not get through the round. It was a strange deal. I have a good team here that I work with, and I knew it was going to be short-lived—and it was only a few days.”
The 31-year-old confirmed that he’s back to full strength and ready to compete: “I have been back to full strength getting ready for The Open Championship next week, our last major of the year, and then the playoffs after that. A lot of big events left, but I have no restrictions, which is great.”
Although Spieth’s physical health is no longer a concern, his mind remains focused on his growing family. He and his wife Annie are currently expecting their third child, and Spieth admitted that family responsibilities will temporarily take priority.
“Yes, I will be at The Open Championship. I am going to be a bit of a late arrival, but I will be there,” he said. “Luckily, I played The Open at this course in Northern Ireland six years ago, so I won’t feel like I have to learn a new place. I’m just trying to get all the work in before the baby comes and make sure everybody is good, and then I’ll head overseas.”
The couple are already parents to son Sammy, 3, and daughter Sophie, 1. Spieth and Verret, high school sweethearts, got engaged in 2017 and married in 2018. He frequently credits Annie as his emotional anchor—supporting him through both career highs and frustrating slumps.
“She’s just been that person that said, ‘Whatever you need to do, I’m here to support you. Let me know how I can help, let me know when too much is too much, let me know when it’s not enough,’” Spieth said during a 2021 press conference at the Valero Texas Open.
With a clean bill of health and a strong support system at home, Spieth is poised to return to the international stage at Royal Portrush. While his arrival might be slightly delayed, fans can rest assured—Jordan Spieth will be at The Open, ready to compete for another Claret Jug, with his growing family cheering him on.
