Jordan Spieth's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

1923: Bobby Jones' U.S. Open Win

In 1923, Bobby Jones was the U.S. Open champion, and remained the youngest until Jordan Spieth won 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 a PGA Tour event until Jordan Spieth's win in 2013.

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

In 1976, Raymond Floyd achieved a wire-to-wire win at the Masters, a feat that Jordan Spieth matched in 2015.

1986: Nick Price's Course Record

In 1986, Nick Price shot a course record of 63 at the Masters Tournament, which was later matched by Greg Norman in 1996.

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.

2003: Ernie Els' -30 Score

In 2003, Ernie Els reached a score of -30 in a 72-hole PGA Tour event, which Jordan Spieth matched later.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2014: Entry to the Masters

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

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.

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.

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: The Open Championship win

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

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.

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.