Jordan Spieth's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jordan Spieth.

Jordan Spieth is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, renowned for his achievements on the PGA Tour. Notably, he held the coveted world number one ranking and has secured three major championship victories. His exceptional performance culminated in winning the prestigious 2015 FedEx Cup championship, solidifying his position as one of the sport's elite players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Bobby Jones' U.S. Open Win

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

1931: Ralph Guldahl's Santa Monica Open Win

In 1931, Ralph Guldahl won the Santa Monica Open, marking the last time a teenager had won on the PGA Tour until Jordan Spieth's win in 2013.

1976: Raymond Floyd's Wire-to-Wire Masters Win

In 1976, Raymond Floyd achieved a wire-to-wire Masters win, a feat matched by Jordan Spieth during his victory in 2015.

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

In 1976, Raymond Floyd set a 36-hole Masters scoring record, which Jordan Spieth broke in 2015.

1986: Nick Price's Course Record

In 1986, Nick Price set a course record of 63 at the Masters Tournament, a mark that remained until Jordan Spieth's performance in 2015.

1996: Greg Norman's Course Record

In 1996, Greg Norman equaled Nick Price's course record of 63 at the Masters Tournament, a mark that stood until Jordan Spieth's performance in 2015.

1997: Tiger Woods' Masters Record

In 1997, Tiger Woods set a 72-hole record at the Masters Tournament, which Jordan Spieth later tied in 2015.

2002: Tiger Woods Wins Masters and U.S. Open

In 2002, Tiger Woods won both the Masters and the U.S. Open, a feat later repeated by Jordan Spieth in 2015.

2003: Ernie Els' Hyundai Tournament of Champions Record

In 2003, Ernie Els reached -30 at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, a feat matched by Jordan Spieth in 2016.

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

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

July 2011: AJGA Golf Rankings No. 1

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

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

In 2012, Jordan Spieth became an alternate in the U.S. Open and tied for 21st, becoming the low amateur. Following this performance and Patrick Cantlay's decision to turn professional, Spieth became the number one amateur in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

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: First PGA Tour Win

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

2014: Ryder Cup Team Selection and Tournament Wins

In 2014, Jordan Spieth was selected for the Ryder Cup team and won the Emirates Australian Open, followed by 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 after finishing second at the PGA Championship. He held the ranking for two weeks that month.

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 (−18), tying Tiger Woods' 72-hole record from 1997. He also won the 2015 U.S. Open, becoming the youngest champion since 1923. Later in 2015, he won the Tour Championship and clinched the FedEx Cup.

2015: 2015 Tour Championship and FedEx Cup victory

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

2015: Valspar Championship Victory

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship, which he hoped would kick-start his season and lead to a successful year, including a win 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 return to the winner's circle after his Masters collapse. He birdied six holes on the back nine.

2016: Ryder Cup

In 2016, Jordan Spieth played a prominent role on a victorious U.S. Ryder Cup Team.

2016: Laureus World Sports Award

In 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing his achievements in golf.

2016: Emirates Australian Open Win

In November 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time in three years, claiming his 11th professional career win. He won in a playoff against Cameron Smith and Ashley Hall.

2017: Tour Championship and Vardon Trophy

In 2017, Jordan Spieth aimed for his second FedEx Cup title but finished in a tie for 7th. However, he secured the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award for leading the tour in scoring average for the second time in his career.