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 currently playing on the PGA Tour. He reached the number one position in the Official World Golf Ranking. Spieth has secured three major championships and won the prestigious 2015 FedEx Cup. He continues to be a prominent figure in the world of professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Youngest U.S. Open Champion Since 1923

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

1923: Youngest Winner Since Bobby Jones in 1923

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

1976: First Wire-to-Wire Masters Win

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

1997: Tying Tiger Woods' Score Record

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

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

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: Second Place in Junior PGA Championship

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

2009: U.S. Junior Amateur Win

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. He finished the tournament in a tie 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.

2011: Walker Cup Team Member

In 2011, Jordan Spieth was a member of the Walker Cup team, contributing to the competition.

2011: Another Exemption into the HP Byron Nelson Championship

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

2012: U.S. Open Alternate and Low Amateur

In 2012, Jordan Spieth earned a spot as an alternate in the U.S. Open and tied for 21st, becoming the low amateur.

2012: Turned Professional

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

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 a significant achievement in his early career.

2013: First PGA Tour Win

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

2013: Full PGA Tour Status and FedEx Cup Eligibility

In 2013, Jordan Spieth's victory granted him full status as a PGA Tour member and eligibility for the FedEx Cup.

2014: Ryder Cup Team Selection and Tournament Wins

Following the PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth earned selection to the 2014 Ryder Cup team and won the Emirates Australian Open. A week later, he won the Hero World Challenge in Florida.

2014: Entry into the 2014 Masters

In 2013, Jordan Spieth earned entry into the 2014 Masters due to his victory.

2014: First Cut Made at The Players Championship

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

2014: Missed Cut at U.S. Open and Travelers Championship

In 2014, Jordan Spieth missed the cut at the U.S. Open by a shot, marking the first time he had not made the cut at a major championship since the 2014 PGA Championship. The following week, Spieth began the defense of his Travelers Championship title with a strong round but finished in a tie for 42nd.

August 2015: World Number One 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: 2015 FedEx Cup Champion

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

2015: Masters Tournament and U.S. Open Wins

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Masters Tournament with a score of 270 and then the U.S. Open. Later in 2015, he won the Tour Championship, clinching the FedEx Cup.

2015: Valspar Championship Victory

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship, which was a precursor to his successful year that included wins at Augusta and the U.S. Open. Spieth's victory at the Valspar Championship in 2015 set the stage for a successful season.

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: 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.

2016: Emirates Australian Open Win

In November 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time in three years, claiming the title on the first playoff hole.

2017: Missed Tour Championship Qualification

In 2017, Jordan Spieth finished in a tie for 55th at the BMW Championship, leaving him 31st in the FedEx Cup standings. This meant that for the first time in his career, Spieth did not qualify for the Tour Championship, resulting in him ending the 2017 season without a victory.

2017: Open Championship Win

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

2018: First Winless Calendar Year

In 2018, Jordan Spieth missed the cut at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, marking the first time in his professional career that he had gone an entire calendar year without a victory worldwide.

2018: Last Top-10 Finish Before 2019 PGA Championship

In 2018, before his tie for 3rd at the 2019 PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth's last top-10 finish was at The Open Championship.

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, but struggled with brisk conditions and gusty winds, resulting in a final round of 81. The round included a double bogey, a triple bogey, and a quadruple bogey. After the Genesis Open in February 2019, Spieth tied for 54th at the WGC-Mexico Championship.

2019: Drop Outside Top 50 in World Rankings

In 2019, Jordan Spieth began the PGA Tour season at the CJ Cup in South Korea with a tie for 8th, but poor results followed. At the end of January 2019, after finishing tied 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: Early 2019 Season Performances

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

2019: Tie for 3rd at PGA Championship and top-10 Finishes

In 2019, Jordan Spieth finished in a tie for 3rd at the PGA Championship, marking his first top-10 finish of the year. After the PGA Championship in 2019, he then secured another top-10 finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge and Memorial Tournament.

2019: Chairman of the 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: Charles Schwab Challenge Performance

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

September 2021: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2021, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup. He won one, lost two, and tied one of his matches during the event.

2021: Waste Management Phoenix Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Performances

In 2021, Jordan Spieth opened the Waste Management Phoenix Open with consecutive 67s and tied his career low round with a 61 on Saturday. Spieth finished two strokes behind the winner. Then, at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2021, he again failed to convert the 54-hole lead, finishing in a tie for third place.

2021: End of term as Chairman of the 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 until 2021.

April 17, 2022: Victory at RBC Heritage

On April 17, 2022, Jordan Spieth won his 13th PGA Tour title at the RBC Heritage, defeating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff.

September 2022: Presidents Cup Participation and Victory

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

September 2023: Ryder Cup Appearance

In September 2023, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. The European team won and Spieth went 0–2–2.