Jordan Spieth Is Trending for the Wrong Reasons at The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The 2025 Open Championship is a tournament for long shots. Shane Lowry won at this year’s host course, the Royal Portrush Golf Club, in 2019 as a +8000 long shot before he teed off in Round 1. He wasn’t a favorite to win before Round 2 or Round 3 before becoming the overwhelming favorite heading into the final round.

Spieth entered Portrush with four straight top-25 Open finishes, so there should be plenty of confidence that he turns in a much better round on Friday. Making up a six-shot deficit will be tough, but if Spieth can get to even-par, or even one-under, he'll have a shot to get into the top 10 before the weekend.

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the 2025 British Open.

Jordan Spieth has announced the birth of his third child, a son named Sully, just days before he is set to return to action at The Open Championship in Northern Ireland

Spieth hasn't played since a withdrawal at the Travelers, and has since welcomed his third child. Now, he has some work to do to secure signature-event status for 2026.

Congratulations Pour in for Jordan Spieth Before Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the golf world turns its attention to the Open Championship that will commence later this week, Jordan Spieth is already celebrating a major life victory off the course.

Jordan Spieth is desperate to end his three-year winless run, and he believes he is just "two swings away" from victory as he prepares for The Open Championship

While Rory McIlroy was battling Clark and Gotterup at the Renaissance Club, Spieth shared a personal milestone that lit up social media. "We added a new member to the foursome – Sully Spieth! Everyone is doing great," he posted on Instagram, announcing the birth of his third child.