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, renowned for his achievements on the PGA Tour. He reached the world number one ranking and boasts three major championship victories. Furthermore, Spieth secured the prestigious FedEx Cup title in 2015, solidifying his status as one of the top players in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Youngest U.S. Open Champion since Bobby Jones

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

1931: Ralph Guldahl's Win

In 1931, Ralph Guldahl won the Santa Monica Open. He was the last teenager to win on the PGA Tour before Jordan Spieth in 2013.

1976: Raymond Floyd's Masters Record

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

1986: Nick Price's Course Record

In 1986, Nick Price shot a course record of 63 at the Masters Tournament. In 2015, Jordan Spieth was only one shot behind that record.

1996: Greg Norman's Course Record

In 1996, Greg Norman shot a course record of 63 at the Masters Tournament. In 2015, Jordan Spieth was only one shot behind that record.

1997: Tiger Woods' Masters Record

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

2002: Tiger Woods' Win

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the first player to win the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year since Tiger Woods in 2002.

2003: Ernie Els Achieves -30

In 2003, Ernie Els achieved a score of −30 in a 72-hole PGA Tour event, matching Jordan Spieth's achievement at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in 2016.

2009: U.S. Junior Amateur Win

In 2009, Jordan Spieth won the U.S. Junior Amateur at Trump National Bedminster. He also finished second in the 2009 Junior PGA Championship and was named the Rolex Junior Player of the Year by the American Junior Golf Association in 2009.

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.

September 27, 2013: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

On September 27, 2013, Jordan Spieth was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

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.

2014: Ryder Cup Team Selection

In 2014, Jordan Spieth earned selection to the Ryder Cup team, becoming the youngest American to play in the matches for 85 years since Horton Smith in 1929. He also won the Emirates Australian Open and the Hero World Challenge.

August 2015: World Number One Ranking

In August 2015, after finishing second at the PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth became the world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking and was number one for two weeks.

2015: 2015 FedEx Cup Champion

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

2015: Won the 2015 Tour Championship

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the 2015 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, becoming the ninth FedEx Cup champion and earning a $10 million bonus. He also won a PGA Tour record of $12,030,485 (not including the bonus) in 2015 and regained the world number one ranking.

2015: Masters Tournament Win

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 and the 2015 Tour Championship, clinching the 2015 FedEx Cup.

2015: Valspar Championship Victory and Masters Tournament Preparation

In 2015, Jordan Spieth won the Valspar Championship, which propelled him into a successful year including wins at Augusta and the U.S. Open. Spieth's season was difficult, missing the cut at the Valspar Championship. At the WGC Match Play, he defeated Charl Schwartzel and Li Haotong, but lost to Patrick Reed, failing to advance from the group stage. He tied for 3rd at the Houston Open before heading to Augusta.

May 29, 2016: Dean & DeLuca Invitational Win

On May 29, 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Dean & DeLuca Invitational, his first victory since his Masters collapse.

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.

2016: Second Emirates Australian Open Win

In November 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Emirates Australian Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia for the second time in three years.

2017: Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award

In 2017, Jordan Spieth took 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 by three shots at 12 under par.

April 17, 2022: Victory at the RBC Heritage

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 third round leader, Harold Varner III.

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, winning all five of his matches, including four partnered with Justin Thomas.