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 achieved the world number one ranking and boasts three major championship victories. His success culminated in winning the prestigious 2015 FedEx Cup, solidifying his position as one of the sport's elite players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Tiger Woods wins the Masters and U.S. Open

In 2002, Tiger Woods won the Masters and U.S. Open. Jordan Spieth matched this achievement later.

2008: Junior PGA Championship

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

2010: PGA Tour Exemption and Performance at HP Byron Nelson Championship

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

2011: Second HP Byron Nelson Championship Appearance

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

2011: Walker Cup Team Member

In 2011, Jordan Spieth was a member of the Walker Cup team, contributing to the team's performance by halving his foursomes match and winning both singles matches.

2011: U.S. Junior Amateur Win

In 2011, Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Junior Amateur at Gold Mountain, joining Tiger Woods as the only two-time winners of the tournament.

December 2012: Turning Professional

In December 2012, Jordan Spieth turned professional after one term of his second year at the University of Texas, having played in eight PGA Tour events as an amateur.

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

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

2012: Turning Professional Midway Through Sophomore Year

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: Sponsorship with Under Armour

In January 2013, Jordan Spieth partnered with Under Armour for sponsorship, marking a key endorsement deal in his early 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, recognizing his outstanding performance in his first full season on the tour.

2013: PGA Tour Membership and FedEx Cup Eligibility

In 2013, Jordan Spieth gained full PGA Tour membership and became eligible for the FedEx Cup, entering in 11th place in the standings, and also earned entry into the 2013 Open Championship and PGA Championship, and the 2014 Masters.

2013: First PGA Tour win at the John Deere Classic

In 2013, Jordan Spieth won the John Deere Classic on the fifth hole of a three-way playoff, becoming the fourth youngest PGA Tour winner and the first teenager to win since 1931.

2013: Planning the Spieth Family Foundation

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

2014: Entry to the Masters

In 2014, Jordan Spieth earned entry into the Masters tournament following his victory in 2013.

2014: The Players Championship Cut and Final Round Difficulties

In 2014, Jordan Spieth made the cut at The Players Championship for the first time since his debut. During the third round, he shot a personal best of 65. However, a final round of 74, including a quadruple bogey, resulted in a tie for 41st place.

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

In 2014, Jordan Spieth missed the cut at the U.S. Open. The following week, he began the Travelers Championship with a strong round of 63, but finished the tournament in a tie for 42nd.

2014: Ryder Cup Team Selection and Tournament Wins

In 2014, Jordan Spieth was selected for the Ryder Cup team, becoming the youngest American to play in the matches since 1929, and won the Emirates Australian Open and the Hero World Challenge.

August 2015: World Number One Ranking

In August 2015, Jordan Spieth became the world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, following his second-place finish at the PGA Championship.

2015: FedEx Cup Champion

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

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 also won the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest champion since 1923.

2015: Valspar Championship Victory and Subsequent Season

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship. This victory preceded a successful year that included a win at the Masters Tournament 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: Ryder Cup Team Member

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: Emirates Australian Open Win

In 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia for the second time in three years, claiming his 11th professional career win.

2017: Tour Championship and Awards

In 2017, Jordan Spieth finished in a tie for 7th at the Tour Championship, which wasn't enough to win the FedEx Cup. However, Spieth did take 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 Exclusion

In 2017, Jordan Spieth participated in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with his best result being a tied 12th finish at the Dell Technologies Championship. However, after finishing 55th at the BMW Championship, he ended up 31st in the FedEx Cup standings, causing him to miss the Tour Championship for the first time in his career and ending the 2017-18 season without a victory.

2017: The Open Championship win

In 2017, Jordan Spieth won his third major at The Open Championship, finishing three shots ahead at 12 under par.

2018: Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and Mayakoba Golf Classic

In 2018, Jordan Spieth tied for 55th at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and then missed the cut at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. This marked the first time in his professional career that he had gone a full calendar year without a victory worldwide.

2018: Last Top-10 Finish Before 2019

In 2018, before his tie for 3rd in 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 tied for fourth, but finished with a final round of 81 due to difficult conditions and gusty winds, including a double bogey, a triple bogey, and a quadruple bogey. Following this, he tied for 54th at the WGC-Mexico Championship.

2019: Sony Open in Hawaii and Farmers Insurance Open

In 2019, Jordan Spieth began the year by missing the cut at the Sony Open in Hawaii by one shot. He then finished in a tie for 35th at the Farmers Insurance Open.

2019: The Masters and PGA Championship Results

In 2019, Jordan Spieth had his worst finish at The Masters, tying for 21st. At the PGA Championship, he tied for 3rd, marking his first top-10 finish of 2019 and his best result since the previous year's Masters.

2019: CJ Cup and World Ranking

In 2019, Jordan Spieth started the PGA Tour season with a tie for 8th at the CJ Cup in South Korea. However, after a tie 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: 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.

June 2020: Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club

In June 2020, Jordan Spieth finished tied for 10th at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, after holding a lead 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 2021: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2021, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, winning one, losing two, and tying one of his matches.

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

In 2021, Jordan Spieth began the year with a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. At the Waste Management Phoenix Open, he tied his career low round with a 61, but finished two strokes behind the winner. At the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, he finished in a tie for third place.

2021: End of Term as Chairman of the Player Advisory Council

In 2021, Jordan Spieth's three-year term as the PGA Tour's Chairman of the Player Advisory Council comes to an end.

April 17, 2022: RBC Heritage Victory

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 to the third round leader.

September 2022: Presidents Cup Selection and Performance

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

September 2023: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2023, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup, where the European team won. Spieth went 0-2-2, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against Shane Lowry.