Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jordan Spieth

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jordan Spieth made an impact.

Jordan Spieth is a highly accomplished American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He reached the world number one ranking and boasts three major championship victories. Notably, he won the prestigious FedEx Cup in 2015, solidifying his position as one of the sport's elite players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Youngest U.S. Open Champion Since 1923

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

1923: Youngest Winner of U.S. Open Since 1923

Jordan Spieth became the youngest winner of the U.S. Open since Bobby Jones in 1923 when he won the tournament in 2015.

1929: Youngest American Ryder Cup Player Since 1929

After 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.

1997: Tied Masters Record

In the 2015 Masters Tournament, Jordan Spieth tied the 72-hole record set by Tiger Woods in 1997, shooting a 270 (-18).

2002: First to Win Masters and U.S. Open Since 2002

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

2008: Finished Second in Junior PGA Championship

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

2009: U.S. Junior Amateur Win and Rolex Junior Player of the Year

In 2009, Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Junior Amateur at Trump National Bedminster and was named the Rolex Junior Player of the Year by the American Junior Golf Association.

2010: PGA Tour Amateur Exemption

In 2010, Jordan Spieth accepted an exemption to play in the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship, marking the event's first amateur exemption since 1995. He made the cut and tied for 16th place.

July 2011: Ranked No. 1 in AJGA Golf Rankings

Before turning 18 in July 2011, Jordan Spieth was ranked No. 1 in the AJGA Golf Rankings, recognizing him as one of the best junior golfers.

2011: Second HP Byron Nelson Championship Exemption

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

2011: Walker Cup Team Member

In 2011, Jordan Spieth was a member of the Walker Cup team, contributing to the competition with victories in singles matches.

2012: U.S. Open Alternate and World Amateur Ranking

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

2012: Turned Professional

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

January 2013: Partnership with Under Armour

In January 2013, Jordan Spieth partnered with Under Armour for sponsorship, marking a significant endorsement deal early in his professional career.

September 27, 2013: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

On September 27, 2013, Jordan Spieth was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, marking an outstanding achievement in his first full season on tour.

2013: Started Planning Spieth Family Foundation

After earning a spot on the 2013 Presidents Cup team, Jordan Spieth started planning the Spieth Family Foundation.

2013: Granted Full PGA Tour Status and FedEx Cup Eligibility

In 2013, Jordan Spieth was granted full status as a PGA Tour member, becoming eligible for the FedEx Cup and entering in 11th place. He also gained entry into the next three majors.

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 win since 1931.

2014: Made cut at The Players Championship

In 2014, Jordan Spieth made the cut for the first time at The Players Championship since his debut and shot a personal best round of 65. However, a final round of 74 left him in a tie for 41st.

2014: Ryder Cup Selection and Tournament Wins

In 2014, Jordan Spieth was selected for the Ryder Cup team and won the Emirates Australian Open and the Hero World Challenge, setting a new tournament scoring record at the latter.

2014: Entry into 2014 Masters

Winning the John Deere Classic in 2013 earned Jordan Spieth entry into the 2014 Masters.

August 2015: World Number One Ranking

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

2015: 2015 FedEx Cup Champion

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the FedEx Cup champion, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2015: 2015 Masters and U.S. Open Wins

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Masters Tournament with a score of 270 (−18), tying Tiger Woods' 72-hole record from 1997. He also won the 2015 U.S. Open, becoming the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923. Spieth then won the 2015 Tour Championship, clinching the 2015 FedEx Cup.

2015: 2015 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Win

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Tour Championship, clinching the 2015 FedEx Cup and earning a $10 million bonus. He also set a PGA Tour record for single-year earnings and regained the world number one ranking.

2015: Valspar Championship Victory

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship, leading to his victories at Augusta and the U.S. Open.

May 29, 2016: Dean & DeLuca Invitational Win

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

2016: Victorious Ryder Cup Team

In 2016, 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: Second Emirates Australian Open Win

In November 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time in three years after a playoff hole, marking his 11th professional career win and third of 2016.

2017: Tour Championship and Scoring Average Awards

In 2017, Jordan Spieth finished in a tie for 7th at the Tour Championship, taking the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award for the second time in his career for leading the tour in scoring average.

2017: 2017 Open Championship Win

In 2017, Jordan Spieth won his third major at the Open Championship, finishing with a score of 12 under par.

2018: Last Top-10 Finish of 2018

Jordan Spieth's last top-10 finish of 2018 was at the Open Championship.

2019: Finished 35th at Farmers Insurance Open

In 2019, Jordan Spieth finished in a tie for 35th at the Farmers Insurance Open.

2019: Best Finish of 2019 at PGA Championship

In 2019, Jordan Spieth had his best finish of the year with a tie for 3rd at the PGA Championship.

2019: Chairman of Player Advisory Council

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

June 2020: Tied for 10th at Charles Schwab Challenge

In June 2020, Jordan Spieth tied for 10th at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

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.

September 2021: Played in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup.

2021: Runner-up at Waste Management Phoenix Open

In 2021, Jordan Spieth finished as runner-up at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, two strokes behind the winner.

2021: End of Term as Chairman of Player Advisory Council

In 2021, Jordan Spieth's three year term as the PGA Tour's Chairman of the Player Advisory Council concludes.

February 2022: Risky Shot at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

During the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2022, Jordan Spieth hit a risky approach shot on the eighth hole standing inches from the edge of a cliff.