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Spieth at the 2025 Travelers Championship
Personal information
Full name	Jordan Alexander Spieth
Born	(1993-07-27) July 27, 1993 (age 32) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st)
Nationality	United States
Residence	Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Spouse	Annie Verret ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	3
Career
College	University of Texas
Turned professional	2012
Current tour(s)	PGA Tour
Professional wins	16
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	13
European Tour	3
PGA Tour of Australasia	2
Other	1
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 3)
The Masters Tournament	Won: 2015
U.S. Open	Won: 2015
The Open Championship	Won: 2017
PGA Championship	2nd: 2015
Achievements and awards
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year	2013
PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner	2015
PGA Tour money list winner	2014–15
PGA Tour Player of the Year	2014–15
PGA Player of the Year	2015
Byron Nelson Award	2014–15, 2016–17
Vardon Trophy	2015, 2017

Jordan Alexander Spieth (born July 27, 1993) is an American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour and was once the world number one golfer. He has won three major golf championships and was the FedEx Cup champion in 2015.

Spieth's first major win was the 2015 Masters Tournament in 2015. He shot a score of 270 (18 strokes under par). This score tied the record set by Tiger Woods in 1997. Spieth became the second youngest golfer to win the Masters, after Woods. He then won the 2015 U.S. Open with a score of 5-under-par. He was the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923. Later in 2015, he won the Tour Championship, which helped him win the 2015 FedEx Cup. Two years later, Spieth won his third major at the 2017 Open Championship. He won by three shots, finishing 12 strokes under par.

In 2016, Spieth received the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year. This award celebrates new athletes who have achieved great success.

Early Life and Golf Start

Jordan Spieth was born in 1993 in Dallas, Texas. His parents are Shawn and Mary Christine Spieth. He went to St. Monica Catholic School and later graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School in 2011. He began learning golf at Brookhaven Country Club.

Amateur Golf Career

Spieth was a very talented young golfer. In 2009 and 2011, he won the U.S. Junior Amateur tournament. He joined Tiger Woods as the only two-time winners of this event. Before he turned 18 in July 2011, he was ranked number one in the AJGA Golf Rankings. This ranking highlights the best junior golfers in the world.

Spieth got a special chance to play in the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship in 2010. He was the first amateur to get this chance since 1995. He played well enough to "make the cut," meaning he continued to play in the later rounds. He finished tied for 16th place. He played in the same tournament again in 2011 and finished tied for 32nd.

Spieth played college golf at the University of Texas. In his first year, he won three events and helped his team win the NCAA championship. He was named a first-team All-American. In 2012, Spieth played in the U.S. Open as an amateur. He tied for 21st place and was the best amateur player. After this, he became the number one amateur golfer in the world.

Spieth decided to leave college early in December 2012 to become a professional golfer. During his amateur career, he played in eight PGA Tour events and made the cut five times.

Becoming a Professional Golfer

In 2012, at 19 years old, Spieth became a professional golfer. He signed sponsorship deals with companies like Under Armour and BioSteel Sports Supplements.

2013: First PGA Tour Win

In 2013, Spieth played in his first professional tournament. He finished tied for second at the Puerto Rico Open and tied for seventh at the Tampa Bay Championship. These good results helped him earn "Special Temporary Member" status on the PGA Tour. This meant he could play in more tournaments.

On July 14, 2013, just before his 20th birthday, Spieth won the John Deere Classic. He won in a sudden-death playoff against two other golfers. He became one of the youngest PGA Tour winners ever. This win gave him full membership on the PGA Tour and a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs. It also earned him entry into three major championships. Later that year, he was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He finished the 2013 season ranked 10th on the PGA Tour money list.

2014: Masters Runner-Up and Ryder Cup Debut

Spieth at the 2014 Players Championship where he finished tied for fourth

Spieth played in his first Masters tournament in April 2014. He was tied for the lead after three rounds. He finished tied for second place, becoming the youngest runner-up in Masters history. This great performance moved him into the top 10 in the world rankings.

After the PGA Championship, Spieth was chosen for the 2014 Ryder Cup team. He was the youngest American to play in the Ryder Cup in 85 years. In November, Spieth won his second professional tournament, the Emirates Australian Open. He shot a course-record 63 in the final round to win by six strokes. A week later, he won again at the Hero World Challenge in Florida. He led the whole tournament and set a new scoring record.

2015: Major Wins and World Number One

On March 15, 2015, Spieth won the Valspar Championship in a three-way playoff. He sank a 30-foot putt to win on the third extra hole. This win moved him to 6th in the world rankings.

Winning the Masters Tournament

On April 9, 2015, Spieth started the 2015 Masters Tournament with an amazing round of 64. He led by three shots and set a record as the youngest player to lead the Masters after the first round. He continued to play incredibly well, breaking the 36-hole and 54-hole Masters scoring records.

In the final round, Spieth tied Tiger Woods' 1997 record score of 18-under-par. He also set a new record for the most birdies in the Masters, with 28. He became the second-youngest person to win the Masters. This victory made him the first golfer since 1976 to lead the Masters from start to finish. After this win, Spieth moved to number 2 in the world rankings.

Winning the U.S. Open

Spieth with the 2015 U.S. Open trophy

On June 21, 2015, Spieth won the U.S. Open, his second major championship. He finished 5-under-par, winning by one stroke. He started the final day tied for the lead.

Spieth became only the sixth player ever to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year. The others include golf legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. He was the fourth-youngest player to win multiple major championships.

Finishing 2015 as World Number One

The week before The Open Championship, Spieth won the John Deere Classic again in a playoff. This was his fourth win of the year. His attempt to win all four majors in one year (the "grand slam") ended when he finished tied for 4th at The Open Championship. He was just one stroke out of a playoff.

After finishing second at the 2015 PGA Championship, Spieth became the world number one golfer. He held this top spot for several weeks. Even though he missed the cut in some playoff events, he won the 2015 Tour Championship by four strokes. This victory made him the ninth FedEx Cup champion, earning him a large bonus. Spieth won over $12 million in 2015, a PGA Tour record for a single year. He also regained his world number one ranking.

Spieth won all the major awards for the 2015 season. These included PGA Player of the Year and PGA Tour Player of the Year.

2016: Masters Challenge and Other Wins

Spieth started 2016 by winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. He won by eight strokes, and his score of 30-under-par was one of the best ever on the PGA Tour. He also matched Tiger Woods by winning his seventh PGA Tour event before turning 23.

In April 2016, Spieth had a strong lead in the 2016 Masters Tournament. However, he had a difficult time on the back nine of the final round. He hit two balls into the water on the 12th hole, leading to a very high score on that hole. He finished second, losing to Danny Willett. Many compared his collapse to famous moments in golf history.

Despite this, Spieth won the Dean & DeLuca Invitational in May 2016. He birdied six holes on the back nine to win by three strokes. He also won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time in three years, winning in a playoff. This was his 11th professional win.

2017: Open Champion and More Success

Spieth had a strong start to 2017 with several top finishes. On February 12, he won his first tournament of the year, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. This win made him only the second player, after Tiger Woods, to win nine times on the PGA Tour before the age of 24.

In his fourth appearance at the Masters, Spieth finished tied for 11th. This was the first time he didn't finish first or second there. In June, Spieth made his debut at the Travelers Championship. He won the tournament in a playoff, sinking a birdie from a greenside bunker on the first extra hole. This was his 10th PGA Tour title.

Winning The Open Championship

On July 23, 2017, Spieth won The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. This was his third major title. He led for most of the tournament. On the 13th hole of the final round, he had a very difficult shot from a tricky spot. He managed to limit the damage and then played incredibly well on the next few holes. He nearly holed his tee shot on the 14th, made a long putt for an eagle on the 15th, and then birdied the 16th and 17th holes.

Spieth finished three strokes ahead of his competitor, Matt Kuchar. He became only the second player in history, after Jack Nicklaus, to win three of the four men's golf majors before his 24th birthday.

End of 2017 Season

After The Open, Spieth aimed to complete the career grand slam at the PGA Championship, but finished tied for 28th. He had two runner-up finishes in the FedEx Cup Playoff events, losing one in a playoff to Dustin Johnson. He finished tied for 7th at the Tour Championship. Spieth won the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award again for having the best scoring average on tour. He was also part of the winning U.S. team at the 2017 Presidents Cup.

2018: Consistent Play

Spieth at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for the 2018 U.S. Open

Spieth practicing putting during the practice rounds of the 2018 U.S. Open

Spieth started 2018 with some good finishes in Hawaii. He was also announced as the Chairman of the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council. This group advises the PGA Tour on important issues.

At the Masters, Spieth started with a great round of 66, including five birdies in a row. He finished in third place, just two strokes behind the winner. He missed the cut at the U.S. Open, which was unusual for him in a major.

At The Open at Carnoustie, Spieth was the defending champion. He was tied for the lead after three rounds but had a tough final day, finishing tied for ninth. For the first time in his career, Spieth did not win a tournament in the 2017–18 season. He played in the 2018 Ryder Cup and earned three points for the U.S. team, but Europe won the trophy.

2019–2020: Working to Regain Form

In 2019, Spieth worked to find his best form again. He had some strong rounds but struggled to maintain them. At the PGA Championship, he finished tied for 3rd, his best result in a while. He also had top-10 finishes at the Charles Schwab Challenge and the Memorial Tournament. However, he missed the Tour Championship for the second year in a row and did not win an event in 2019.

The 2020 season also saw Spieth working to improve his game. He had a few top-10 finishes, but consistency was a challenge.

2021–2022: Return to Winning Form

Spieth began 2021 with strong performances, including tying his career low round with a 61 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He finished tied for the lead after three rounds but came up short on Sunday.

On April 4, 2021, Spieth won the Valero Texas Open. This victory ended a long period of 1,351 days without a win for him. He followed this up with a third-place finish at the Masters. In July 2021, Spieth was the runner-up at The Open Championship. In September 2021, he played on the winning U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup.

On April 17, 2022, Spieth won his 13th PGA Tour title at the RBC Heritage. He won in a playoff against Patrick Cantlay. In September 2022, Spieth was part of the winning U.S. team at the 2022 Presidents Cup. He won all five of his matches, including four with his partner Justin Thomas.

2023–2024: Recent Seasons

In September 2023, Spieth played on the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy. The European team won the trophy.

In 2024, Spieth started the season well, finishing 3rd at The Sentry and tied for 6th at the WM Phoenix Open. However, he only had one other top-10 finish that year. He missed several cuts and was disqualified from one tournament for signing an incorrect scorecard.

Personal Life

Jordan Spieth's parents are Shawn and Christine Spieth. His grandfather, Donald Spieth, was a music teacher and conductor. Jordan has two younger siblings, Steven and Ellie. Steven played college basketball. Jordan has said that his sister Ellie, who has disabilities, helps him stay focused and remember what is important in life.

Jordan Spieth married his long-time girlfriend Annie Verret in November 2018. They welcomed their first child, a son named Sammy, in November 2021. Their second child, Sophie, was born in September 2023. Their third child, Sully, was born in July 2025.

Spieth is Catholic and attends the PGA Bible Study. He also appeared in the sports TV series Full Swing on Netflix.

Charity Work

After joining the 2013 Presidents Cup team, Spieth started the Spieth Family Foundation. His sister Ellie was the main inspiration for this. The Foundation helps community groups that support children with special needs, military families, junior golf, and children with cancer.

Professional Wins (16)

PGA Tour Wins (13)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	Jul 14, 2013	John Deere Classic	70-65-65-65=265	−19	Playoff	David Hearn, Zach Johnson
2	Mar 15, 2015	Valspar Championship	70-67-68-69=274	−10	Playoff	Sean O'Hair, Patrick Reed
3	Apr 12, 2015	Masters Tournament	64-66-70-70=270	−18	4 strokes	Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose
4	Jun 21, 2015	U.S. Open	68-67-71-69=275	−5	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen
5	Jul 12, 2015	John Deere Classic (2)	71-64-61-68=264	−20	Playoff	Tom Gillis
6	Sep 27, 2015	Tour Championship	68-66-68-69=271	−9	4 strokes	Danny Lee, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson
7	Jan 10, 2016	Hyundai Tournament of Champions	66-64-65-67=262	−30	8 strokes	Patrick Reed
8	May 29, 2016	Dean & DeLuca Invitational	67-66-65-65=263	−17	3 strokes	Harris English
9	Feb 12, 2017	AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am	68-65-65-70=268	−19	4 strokes	Kelly Kraft
10	Jun 25, 2017	Travelers Championship	63-69-66-70=268	−12	Playoff	Daniel Berger
11	Jul 23, 2017	The Open Championship	65-69-65-69=268	−12	3 strokes	Matt Kuchar
12	Apr 4, 2021	Valero Texas Open	67-70-67-66=270	−18	2 strokes	Charley Hoffman
13	Apr 17, 2022	RBC Heritage	69-68-68-66=271	−13	Playoff	Patrick Cantlay

PGA Tour Playoff Record (5–4)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent(s)	Result
1	2013	John Deere Classic	David Hearn, Zach Johnson	Won with par on fifth extra hole
2	2013	Wyndham Championship	Patrick Reed	Lost to birdie on second extra hole
3	2015	Valspar Championship	Sean O'Hair, Patrick Reed	Won with birdie on third extra hole
4	2015	Shell Houston Open	J. B. Holmes, Johnson Wagner	Holmes won with par on second extra hole Spieth eliminated by par on first hole
5	2015	John Deere Classic	Tom Gillis	Won with par on second extra hole
6	2017	Travelers Championship	Daniel Berger	Won with birdie on first extra hole
7	2017	The Northern Trust	Dustin Johnson	Lost to birdie on first extra hole
8	2022	RBC Heritage	Patrick Cantlay	Won with par on first extra hole
9	2023	RBC Heritage	Matt Fitzpatrick	Lost to birdie on third extra hole

PGA Tour of Australasia Wins (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	Nov 30, 2014	Emirates Australian Open1	67-72-69-63=271	−13	6 strokes	Rod Pampling
2	Nov 20, 2016	Emirates Australian Open1 (2)	69-70-68-69=276	−12	Playoff	Ashley Hall, Cameron Smith

¹Co-sanctioned by the OneAsia Tour

PGA Tour of Australasia Playoff Record (1–0)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponents	Result
1	2016	Emirates Australian Open	Ashley Hall, Cameron Smith	Won with birdie on first extra hole

Other Wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	Dec 7, 2014	Hero World Challenge	66-67-63-66=262	−26	10 strokes	Henrik Stenson

Major Championships

Wins (3)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner(s)-up
2015	Masters Tournament	4 shot lead	−18 (64-66-70-70=270)	4 strokes	Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose
2015	U.S. Open	Tied for lead	−5 (68-67-71-69=275)	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen
2017	The Open Championship	3 shot lead	−12 (65-69-65-69=268)	3 strokes	Matt Kuchar

Results Timeline

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

     Win      Top 10      Did not play LA = low amateur
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Summary of Major Results

• Most consecutive cuts made – 13 (2015 Masters – 2018 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (2015 Masters – 2016 Masters)

Results in The Players Championship

     Top 10 CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
C = Canceled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Results in World Golf Championships

Results not in chronological order before 2015.

¹Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
     Top 10      Did not play QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
NT = No tournament
"T" = Tied
Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022. The Champions was discontinued from 2023.

PGA Tour Career Summary

U.S. National Team Appearances

Amateur

• Junior Ryder Cup: 2008 (winners), 2010 (winners)
• Walker Cup: 2011

Professional

• Presidents Cup: 2013 (winners), 2015 (winners), 2017 (winners), 2022 (winners)
• Ryder Cup: 2014, 2016 (winners), 2018, 2021 (winners), 2023

See also

In Spanish: Jordan Spieth para niños