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Jordan Spieth

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.

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.

1931: Ralph Guldahl Won Santa Monica Open

In 1931, Ralph Guldahl won the Santa Monica Open, being the last teenager to win a PGA Tour event until Jordan Spieth in 2013.

1976: Raymond Floyd's 36-hole Masters Scoring Record

In 1976, Raymond Floyd set the 36-hole Masters scoring record at 13-under 131. Spieth broke the record in 2015.

1976: Wire-to-Wire Masters Win Since 1976

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

1986: Nick Price Shares Course Record

In 1986, Nick Price set a course record of 63 at the Masters, which was later tied. In 2015 Jordan Spieth came within one stroke of tying it in the first round.

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: Tiger Woods Receives Exemption

In 1993, Tiger Woods received an amateur exemption into the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

1995: Trip Kuehne Receives Exemption

In 1995, Trip Kuehne received an amateur exemption into the HP Byron Nelson Championship.

1996: Greg Norman Shares Course Record

In 1996, Greg Norman set a course record of 63 at the Masters, which was later tied. In 2015 Jordan Spieth came within one stroke of tying it in the first round.

1996: Greg Norman's Meltdown

Jordan Spieth's collapse in the final round of the April 2016 Masters was compared to Greg Norman's meltdown at the 1996 Masters.

1997: Tied Tiger Woods' 1997 Masters Score

During the final round of the 2015 Masters, Jordan Spieth briefly held a score of -19 but bogeyed the final hole, tying Tiger Woods' 1997 score record at 18-under.

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.

2003: Ernie Els Reached -30

In 2003, Ernie Els achieved a score of -30 in a 72-hole PGA Tour event. Jordan Spieth matched this record in 2016.

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: Graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School

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

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: Missed Cut at U.S. Open

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

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.

April 2016: Masters Collapse

In April 2016, Jordan Spieth suffered a significant collapse in the final round of the Masters after leading by five strokes, finishing second in the tournament.

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: Declined 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: 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: Laureus World Sports Award

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

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: Missed Tour Championship

In 2017, Jordan 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: 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.

2017: Brother played for the Dallas Mavericks

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

January 2, 2018: Engagement to Annie Verret

On January 2, 2018, Jordan Spieth confirmed his engagement to Annie Verret.

November 2018: Marriage to Annie Verret

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

2018: Victory Drought

In 2018, Jordan Spieth missed the cut at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, marking a full calendar year without a victory worldwide in his professional career.

2018: Last Top-10 Finish of 2018

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

February 2019: Final Round struggles at Genesis Open

In February 2019, Jordan Spieth shot a final round 81 at the Genesis Open, finishing in a tie for 54th.

2019: Fell Outside Top 50 in World Ranking

In 2019, Jordan Spieth fell outside the top 50 in the world rankings for the first time since his first season on tour.

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 3, 2021: Announcement of First Child

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

September 2021: Played in the 2021 Ryder Cup

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

November 14, 2021: Birth of Son Sammy

On November 14, 2021, Jordan Spieth's son, Sammy Spieth, was born.

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.

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: Played in the 2022 Presidents Cup

In September 2022, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup, winning all five of his matches.

2022: Discontinued Tournaments

Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

February 15, 2023: Full Swing Premiered on Netflix

Jordan Spieth appears in the sports docu-series Full Swing, which premiered on Netflix on February 15, 2023.

September 12, 2023: Birth of Second Child Sophie

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

September 2023: Played in the 2023 Ryder Cup

In September 2023, Jordan Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup, where he went 0-2-2 and the European team won.

2023: Discontinued Tournaments

The Champions was discontinued from 2023.

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