With Thanksgiving around the corner, golf fans are split between festive traditions and counting down to the Hero World Challenge, now just six days away. The unofficial finale of the PGA Tour season will bring some of the biggest names in golf to the Bahamas—and Jordan Spieth is one of the most talked-about figures heading into the event.
But before picking up a club, Spieth surprised fans with something far more personal.
Taking to Instagram, the three-time major champion shared a heartfelt family photo that instantly lit up social media. Standing proudly with his wife Annie, Spieth smiled as their children—Sammy, Sophie, and their newest addition, four-month-old Sully—stole the spotlight.
The relaxed, all-American Thanksgiving vibe struck a chord with fans and fellow golfers alike.
“Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours,” Spieth wrote, alongside football and turkey emojis. The response was immediate. Stars like Lydia Ko and Max Homa quickly showed their love, while thousands of fans flooded the post with heart emojis and warm comments. Given how quiet Spieth has been in recent months, the update felt like a rare and welcome treat.
The timing of the post was especially striking. Spieth has endured a difficult year, sidelined by a lingering neck injury that forced him into a medical break. The issue even led to a shocking mid-round withdrawal at the Travelers Championship—his first withdrawal in 297 PGA Tour starts. Since then, his ranking has slipped, dropping him outside the top 60 and costing him a spot in the Aon Next 10 for the 2026 season.
While Spieth is still likely to receive sponsor exemptions, his absence and ranking slide have sparked debate within the golf community. That’s why his upcoming appearance at the Hero World Challenge carries extra weight. Competing against elite names like Scottie Scheffler and Robert MacIntyre—while Tiger Woods remains sidelined after surgery—Spieth’s performance will offer a first real glimpse of what lies ahead for him in 2026. It’s also worth remembering that the Texan won this very event 11 years ago.
For now, though, fans are focused less on scorecards and more on sentiment. The family photo racked up over 25,000 likes in just a couple of hours, with comments pouring in from every corner. “Beautiful family,” wrote one admirer, while Clare Fleetwood, wife of Tommy Fleetwood, joined in with a string of heart emojis.
Spieth’s family has long been a pillar of support through his ups and downs. After his 2017 Open Championship win, victories were hard to come by, but Annie Verret stood firmly by his side during the tough stretch. When he finally broke through again at the 2021 Valero Texas Open, Spieth openly credited her unwavering belief. “She’s been really unbelievable,” he said at the time.
That support is why many fans remain confident about his future. Optimistic predictions like “2026 PGA incoming” and “2026 Masters champ” filled the comments. Spieth already owns a green jacket from his iconic 2015 Masters win, when he became the tournament’s second-youngest champion. Augusta clearly still holds deep meaning for him—a fact fans were reminded of when he warmly celebrated Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam earlier this year.
For now, Jordan Spieth’s clubs can wait. It’s his Thanksgiving message—and a simple family moment—that has fans smiling, hopeful, and ready for what comes next.
