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A tremendous honor’: Jordan Spieth is grateful to be the inaugural winner of The Legacy award

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PEBBLE BEACH — Jordan Spieth, the inaugural recipient of The Legacy, a new award presented in conjunction with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, probably deserves another award for how to accept an award.

A three-time major champion and the 2017 winner of the annual PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spieth was honored Tuesday night at The Lodge at Pebble Beach with an award presented by Golf Digest and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. He was recognized for his embrace of the pro-am spirit and for his exemplary record of charitable work and giving back that aligns with the event and the host organization, MPF, which donates around $18 million annually to area charities.

It’s a tremendous honor, being the first one, but I feel like this one really belongs to Annie and Laura, who are doing all of the groundwork and making things happen,” said Spieth, referring to his wife and to Laura Moses, representative for the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, which was launched in 2014. “I want this to be for them.”

Before officially being presented the award by Steve John, CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Spieth sat down for a question-and-answer session with CBS Sports golf host and local resident Jim Nantz. During the conversation, Spieth expressed similar sentiments while also giving credit to his parents for an upbringing that gave him proper direction. “Annie runs the show … Annie and Laura, and I’m just the pretty face,” he said, drawing laughs from the crowd that included fellow player Rickie Fowler.

In recognition of the honor, Spieth’s second at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Golf Digest donated $50,000 to the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and $30,000 to the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. Spieth previously won the Arnie Award in 2020 for his commitment to philanthropy, an award also presented by Golf Digest that now is celebrated at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club in Orlando.

Spieth, 31, is making his 2025 PGA Tour debut this week at the same event where he cashed his first check as a professional in 2013, finishing T-22 and earning $65,000. He has not competed since August at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after undergoing surgery on his left wrist to repair a ruptured tendon sheath. The Dallas native had been dealing with the issue since May 2023, and he struggled throughout the 2024 season, posting a career-low three top-10 finishes and missing eight cuts in 22 starts.

He said Tuesday night that an incident at Royal Troon during last year’s Open Championship convinced him that something had to be done.

“It started to dislocate more and more [throughout the year], and I was on the 17th hole at Troon on Saturday, and it was very cold and rainy and I was holding my umbrella, and a wind gust caught it and my tendon kind of dislocated. The sheath tore off, so the tendon dislocated. It had never happened on the golf course and when it happens, I can’t grip the club. I couldn’t turn my hand this way [palm facing down], and I’m walking back to 18 tee, and I’m like, ‘Oh no, I’ve got one hole left. I just got to get the ball in the hole.’ And I’m trying to pop it, pop it, and I got it back in before I hit my tee shot, and that’s when I thought maybe that’s the last straw. Maybe we should probably do something about this. I don’t really feel like playing like this anymore.”

One of golf’s most popular players, Spieth is in this week’s 80-man field via a sponsor’s exemption, not surprising considering he is a past champion and a brand ambassador for AT&T. Just like 2013, he embarks on a new chapter in his career. He owns 13 PGA Tour titles and needs a win in the PGA Championship to complete the career grand slam.

Nantz, whose first golf assignment for CBS Sports was the 1986 Pebble Beach Pro-Am—the same year AT&T began its sponsorship of the event founded by Bing Crosby—asked how long Spieth thought it might take him to find his groove again.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a hole, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a month,” he replied. “I wouldn’t be surprised just at this point … I came back and I saw my instructor [Cameron McCormick] like four weeks after, and I obviously was in a full cast. I couldn’t do anything. But we just talked. We had a couple of lessons where we just talked. We said what’s the plan? And I think as long as I stick to kind of a 10-year outlook, I got 10 years where I can still play at my prime. I feel that’s maybe a stretch with the way the game’s going but something like that.

“I’m just having a very patient outlook, not trying to force it back right away, but not being surprised if I feel really good. I mean, structurally I was able to get things back. I like to look at it [his swing] as wet concrete. So the way we kept talking about it was like we have this opportunity now where it’s wet concrete, I’ve taken enough time away from swinging that I can come back and kind of mold what I want to do, get out of my bad habits and then let that settle in. I feel good about the work that’s been done. There’s no reason things shouldn’t fall back into place.”

Speaking of places, for Spieth, there is no place like Pebble Beach. Being able to make his return at one of his favorite venues is meaningful to him.

This is a place that I will always come back to,” he said. “I’ve seen this tournament the old way, I’ve seen it during COVID, I’ve seen it the new way as a signature event. I’ve seen everything in between. This is a very special tournament to be associated with.

“I don’t think they can give me any more awards,” he added jokingly. “I’m just always grateful to be here.”

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Jordan Spieth and His Wife Leave Fans in Awe With Unexpected News About Their Sons Sammy and Sully

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Golf star Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie Verret have once again captured the hearts of fans — but this time, it’s not because of a trophy or a clutch putt. The couple recently shared unexpected and heartwarming news about their two sons, Sammy and Sully, and fans can’t stop gushing over the adorable family update.

In a rare and tender moment off the greens, Spieth and Annie revealed how much joy their boys have brought into their lives — and how quickly they’re growing. According to close sources, the proud parents spoke about the boys’ playful bond and how both already show early signs of competitiveness — a trait Jordan jokingly admits “must run in the family.”

The post that accompanied the announcement melted hearts across social media — featuring Jordan and Annie beaming as their sons laughed and played together under the warm afternoon sun. Fans flooded the comments with love, calling the Spieths “the sweetest golf family ever” and praising the couple for staying grounded and genuine despite global fame.

“Family has always been my greatest win,” Jordan reportedly said, reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities. For a man who’s lifted major trophies and faced the pressure of the world stage, it’s touching to see that his proudest moments are now the ones spent at home — watching Sammy and Sully grow, laugh, and dream.

It’s not just a story of golf greatness anymore — it’s a story of love, legacy, and balance. ❤️

Because for Jordan Spieth, the real victory isn’t on the leaderboard — it’s at home. 🏡✨

 

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Fallon Sherrock Shines Bright Beside Her Three Gorgeous Friends — A Celebration of Beauty, Bond, and Unstoppable Energy

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Fallon Sherrock — the dazzling “Queen of the Oche” — has once again captured hearts, this time away from the dartboard. In a series of radiant photos that quickly caught fans’ attention, Sherrock was seen enjoying a beautiful day out with her three gorgeous friends — a celebration of friendship, laughter, and unstoppable energy.

The images showcase pure joy — Fallon glowing in effortless elegance, her smile as bright as ever, surrounded by friends whose chemistry and confidence lit up every frame. Together, they embodied the perfect blend of grace, fun, and fierce femininity, proving that real beauty shines brightest when shared with people who lift you higher.

From casual laughter over coffee to sunset strolls filled with carefree vibes, every shot told a story of women who know how to balance hard work with heartfelt connection. Fans couldn’t stop gushing in the comments, calling them “the ultimate power squad” and praising Fallon for always radiating positivity both on and off the stage.

It’s clear that Fallon Sherrock’s strength doesn’t just come from her game — it’s deeply rooted in the love, loyalty, and laughter she shares with those closest to her. Whether she’s holding a dart or a friend’s hand, Fallon continues to inspire with the same spark that made her a global icon: unshakable confidence and a heart full of light.

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Emma Raducanu’s ex-coach joins another player’s team months after quitting role

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Emma Raducanu linked up with Yutaka Nakamura at the end of last year, but their partnership soon fizzled out.

Emma Raducanu’s former fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura, has officially started working with another player, this time on the men’s circuit. Raducanu announced that Nakamura had joined her team last December, and he was set to travel with her during “most weeks” of the season.

However, Nakamura has been absent from her box for most of the year, reportedly stepping back for personal reasons in the spring. Raducanu has since been working with other physios, including Daniel Pohl and Jerome Poupel. And Nakamura has now seemingly joined Grigor Dimitrov’s team, months after the Bulgarian’s heartbreaking injury retirement at Wimbledon.

Dimitrov led top seed and eventual champion Jannik Sinner by two sets to love in the fourth round of Wimbledon this summer when he suddenly went down in tears, picking up a pectoral injury.

The former world No. 3 received off-court treatment, but he was unable to continue and returned to the court to retire from the match. Dimitrov has since revealed that he spent two hours crying in the locker room, and he later shared a photo from the hospital.

During his injury layoff, Dimitrov’s team had a shake-up, and he parted ways with his coach, Jamie Delgado, who has since joined Jack Draper’s camp. The 34-year-old has now returned to competition at the Paris Masters with some new faces in his box.

One of them is Nakamura, who has a wealth of experience on the WTA Tour, also working with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, as well as Raducanu.

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