History of Jordan Spieth in Timeline

Jordan Spieth is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, recognized for his success on the PGA Tour. He achieved the world number one ranking and boasts three major championship victories. Notably, he secured the prestigious FedEx Cup title in 2015, solidifying his position as one of the sport's top players. Spieth's career achievements highlight his exceptional talent and competitive drive within the world of professional golf.

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1923: Youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the youngest U.S. Open champion since amateur Bobby Jones in 1923.

1923: Youngest winner of the U.S. Open since Bobby Jones in 1923

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the youngest winner of the U.S. Open since Bobby Jones in 1923.

1929: Youngest American since 1929

In 2014, with his selection to the Ryder Cup team, Jordan Spieth became the youngest American to play in the matches since Horton Smith in 1929.

1931: First teenager winner since 1931

In 2013, with the John Deere Classic win, Jordan Spieth became the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since Ralph Guldahl won the Santa Monica Open in 1931.

1976: First wire-to-wire Masters win since Raymond Floyd's in 1976

In 2015, Jordan Spieth's victory was the first wire-to-wire Masters win since Raymond Floyd's in 1976.

July 27, 1993: Jordan Spieth born

On July 27, 1993, Jordan Alexander Spieth was born. He is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

1993: Born in Dallas, Texas

In 1993, Jordan Spieth was born in Dallas, Texas, to Shawn Spieth and Mary Christine (née Julius) Spieth.

1993: Previous exemptions included Woods

In 2010, it was noted that previous exemptions to the HP Byron Nelson Championship had included Woods in 1993.

1995: First amateur exemption since 1995

In 2010, Jordan Spieth received the event's first amateur exemption since Trip Kuehne in 1995.

1996: Compared to Greg Norman's meltdown at the 1996 Masters

In April 2016, Jordan Spieth's collapse at the Masters was compared to the meltdown of Greg Norman at the 1996 Masters.

1997: Tied Tiger Woods' score record at the Masters

During the final round of the Masters in 2015, Jordan Spieth tied Tiger Woods' 1997 score record at 18-under.

1997: Tied Masters Tournament record

In 2015, Jordan Spieth tied the 72-hole record set by Tiger Woods in the 1997 Masters Tournament.

2002: Sixth player to win Masters and U.S. Open in same year since 2002

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became only the sixth player ever to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002.

2008: Finished second in the Junior PGA Championship

In 2008, Jordan Spieth finished second in the Junior PGA Championship.

2009: U.S. Junior Amateur win at Trump National Bedminster

In 2009, Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Junior Amateur at Trump National Bedminster.

2010: Exemption to play in HP Byron Nelson Championship

In 2010, Jordan Spieth accepted an exemption to play in the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship, finishing in a tie for 16th place. He became the sixth-youngest player to make the cut at a PGA Tour event.

July 2011: Ranked No. 1 in AJGA Golf Rankings

Before turning 18 in July 2011, Jordan Spieth was No. 1 in the AJGA Golf Rankings.

2011: Graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School

In 2011, Jordan Spieth graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School.

2011: Another exemption into HP Byron Nelson Championship

In 2011, Jordan Spieth received another exemption into the HP Byron Nelson Championship, finishing in a tie for 32nd.

2011: Walker Cup team member

In 2011, Jordan Spieth was a member of the Walker Cup team, halving his foursomes match and winning both singles matches. In his freshman year at Texas, Spieth won three events and helped his team win the NCAA championship.

December 2012: Turned professional

In December 2012, Jordan Spieth turned professional after one term of his second year at the University of Texas. Concluding his amateur career, Spieth had played in eight PGA Tour events, making the cut five times.

2012: Earned spot as an alternate in the U.S. Open

In 2012, Jordan Spieth earned a spot as an alternate in the U.S. Open, tied for 21st and was the low amateur. He became the number one amateur in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2012: Failed to advance to the Final Stage of PGA Tour qualifying school

In 2012, after failing to advance to the Final Stage of PGA Tour qualifying school, 19-year-old Jordan Spieth turned professional midway through his sophomore year at Texas.

January 2013: Partnered with Under Armour for sponsorship

In January 2013, Jordan Spieth partnered with Under Armour for sponsorship.

September 27, 2013: Named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

On September 27, 2013, Jordan Spieth was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

2013: Granted full PGA Tour status and eligible for FedEx Cup

In 2013, Jordan Spieth was granted full status as a PGA Tour member and became eligible for the FedEx Cup.

2013: First PGA Tour win at John Deere Classic

In 2013, Jordan Spieth won the John Deere Classic, becoming the fourth youngest PGA Tour winner and the first teenager to do so since Ralph Guldahl in 1931.

2013: Planning the Spieth Family Foundation

In 2013, after earning a spot on the Presidents Cup team, Jordan Spieth began planning the Spieth Family Foundation, inspired by his disabled younger sister, Ellie. The Foundation supports community organizations focusing on special needs children, military families, junior golf, and pediatric cancer.

2014: Selection to the 2014 Ryder Cup team

Following the PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth earned selection to the 2014 Ryder Cup team, becoming the youngest American to play in the matches since Horton Smith in 1929.

2014: First cut at The Players Championship

In 2014, Jordan Spieth made the cut at The Players Championship for the first time since his debut at the event. He shot a personal best round of 65 during the third round but finished in a tie for 41st after a final round of 74.

2014: Missed cut at U.S. Open

In 2014, Jordan Spieth missed the cut at the U.S. Open by a single shot, marking the first time he had not made the cut at a major championship since the 2014 PGA Championship.

2014: Earned entry into the 2014 Masters

Jordan Spieth's 2013 John Deere Classic victory earned him entry into the 2014 Masters.

August 2015: World number one in the Official World Golf Ranking

After finishing second at the 2015 PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth became the world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for two weeks in August 2015.

2015: FedEx Cup Champion

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the FedEx Cup champion.

2015: Masters Tournament and U.S. Open wins

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Masters Tournament, tying Tiger Woods' 72-hole record from 1997, and the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923.

2015: Won the 2015 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Tour Championship and became the FedEx Cup champion, earning a $10 million bonus. He also set a PGA Tour record for a single year with $12,030,485 in earnings (excluding the bonus) and regained the world number one ranking.

2015: Valspar Championship victory and subsequent season

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship, which led to a successful year including wins at Augusta and the U.S. Open. This victory kick-started a magnificent season for Spieth.

April 2016: Collapse at the Masters

In April 2016, Jordan Spieth suffered a significant collapse during the final round of the Masters after leading by five strokes heading into the back-nine, ultimately finishing second to Danny Willett.

May 29, 2016: Won the Dean & DeLuca Invitational

On May 29, 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Dean & DeLuca Invitational, his first victory since the Masters collapse.

2016: Played a prominent role on a victorious U.S. Ryder Cup Team

Following a strong showing in the 2016 FedEx Cup Playoffs, Jordan Spieth played a prominent role on a victorious U.S. Ryder Cup Team. He was the world's #3 ranked player at the time.

2016: Declined to be a member of the U.S. golf team at the Summer Olympics

In 2016, Jordan Spieth declined to be a member of the U.S. golf team at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

2016: Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year

In 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year.

2016: Won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time

In November 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia for the second time in three years.

2017: Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award

At the end of the 2017 season, Jordan Spieth took the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award for the second time in his career for leading the tour in scoring average.

2017: FedEx Cup Playoffs and Tour Championship miss

In 2017, Jordan Spieth participated in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with his best result being a tied 12th finish at the Dell Technologies Championship. Spieth finished 31st in the FedEx Cup standings, missing the Tour Championship for the first time in his career and ending the 2017–18 season without a victory.

2017: Open Championship win

In 2017, Jordan Spieth won his third major at the Open Championship by three shots.

2017: Brother Steven's NBA Summer League participation

In 2017, Jordan Spieth's brother, Steven, played for the Dallas Mavericks NBA Summer League team.

January 2, 2018: Engagement to Annie Verret

On January 2, 2018, Jordan Spieth confirmed his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, Annie Verret.

November 2018: Marriage to Annie Verret

In November 2018, Jordan Spieth married Annie Verret in Dallas.

2018: Top-10 finish at 2018 Open Championship

In 2018, Jordan Spieth had a top-10 finish at the Open Championship, which was one of his best results that year before his performance at the 2019 Masters.

2018: First winless calendar year

In 2018, after missing the cut at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, Jordan Spieth completed his first calendar year without a victory worldwide as a professional golfer.

February 2019: Genesis Open final round struggles

In February 2019, Jordan Spieth entered the final round of the Genesis Open in a tie for fourth place. However, he struggled in brisk conditions and gusty winds, resulting in a final round score of 81. This included a double bogey on No. 2, a triple bogey on No. 5, and a quadruple-bogey on the 10th hole.

2019: Early 2019 performances

In 2019, Jordan Spieth began the year with a missed cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii. This was followed by a tie for 35th at the Farmers Insurance Open and a tie for 45th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

2019: Worst finish at The Masters and Career Grand Slam Attempt

In 2019, Jordan Spieth had his worst finish at The Masters, tying for 21st. He also attempted to win the Career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship, finishing six shots behind Brooks Koepka. His tie for 3rd place marked his first top-10 finish of 2019. Another top-10 finish followed a week later at the Charles Schwab Challenge, finishing in a tie for 8th and his upward trend in form continued with a tie for 7th finish at the Memorial Tournament.

2019: Start of 2019-2020 season and world ranking decline

In 2019, Jordan Spieth started the 2019–20 PGA Tour season at the CJ Cup in South Korea, finishing in a tie for 8th. However, poor results followed, and by the end of January, after tying for 55th place in the Farmers Insurance Open, he fell outside the top 50 in the world rankings for the first time since his first season on tour.

2019: Announced as PGA Tour's Chairman of the Player Advisory Council

In February 2019, Jordan Spieth was announced as the PGA Tour's Chairman of the Player Advisory Council, succeeding Davis Love III. He will serve a three-year term (2019–2021).

June 2020: Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club

In June 2020, Jordan Spieth tied for 10th at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, after leading for most of the third round.

July 2021: Runner-up at The Open Championship

In July 2021, Jordan Spieth finished as runner-up at The Open Championship, two shots behind the winner, Collin Morikawa.

September 3, 2021: Announcement of First Child

On September 3, 2021, Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie announced they were expecting their first child in November.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2021, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, where he won one match, lost two, and tied one.

November 14, 2021: Birth of Son Sammy Spieth

On November 14, 2021, Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie welcomed their first child, a son named Sammy Spieth.

2021: Waste Management Phoenix Open

In 2021, at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Jordan Spieth opened with back-to-back 67s and tied his career low with a 61 on Saturday, tying for the lead. He finished two strokes behind Brooks Koepka after a final round of 72.

2021: Chairman of the Player Advisory Council term

In February 2019, Jordan Spieth was announced as the PGA Tour's Chairman of the Player Advisory Council, serving a three-year term through 2021.

February 2022: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am cliff shot

During the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2022, Jordan Spieth hit an approach shot on the eighth hole while standing inches from the edge of a cliff. The shot garnered attention, and course management extended the cliff to avoid liability.

April 17, 2022: Victory at the RBC Heritage

On April 17, 2022, Jordan Spieth won his 13th PGA Tour title at the RBC Heritage, defeating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff after overcoming a 3-stroke deficit against Harold Varner III.

September 2022: Presidents Cup participation and victories

In September 2022, Jordan Spieth was selected for the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup, where he won all five of his matches, including four partnered with Justin Thomas.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinuation

In 2022, The Championship and Invitational tournaments were discontinued.

February 15, 2023: Full Swing premiere on Netflix

On February 15, 2023, the sports docu-series "Full Swing," featuring Jordan Spieth, premiered on Netflix.

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September 12, 2023: Birth of Second Child Sophie

On September 12, 2023, Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie welcomed their second child, a daughter named Sophie.

September 2023: 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won, and Spieth's record was 0-2-2.