Jordan Spieth facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jordan Spieth
Spieth with the 2015 U.S. Open trophy
Personal information
Full name	Jordan Alexander Spieth
Born	(1993-07-27) July 27, 1993 (age 31) 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	2
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 (/ˈspiːθ/; born July 27, 1993) is a famous American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour. He was once ranked the number one golfer in the world! Jordan has won three major golf championships. He also won the 2015 FedEx Cup, which is a big award in golf.

His first major win was the 2015 Masters Tournament. He shot a score of 270, which was 18 strokes under par. This tied a record set by Tiger Woods in 1997. Jordan was the second youngest golfer to win the Masters. He then won the 2015 U.S. Open. He was the youngest U.S. Open champion since amateur Bobby Jones in 1923. In 2015, he also won the Tour Championship. This win helped him clinch the 2015 FedEx Cup. Two years later, Jordan won his third major. This was the 2017 Open Championship. He won by three shots.

In 2016, Jordan Spieth won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year. This award celebrates new and exciting sports stars.

Early Life and Golf Beginnings

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

Amateur Golf Career

Jordan was a very talented golfer from a young age. 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 2011, he was the top-ranked junior golfer in the world. The American Junior Golf Association named him the Rolex Junior Player of the Year in 2009.

Jordan got a special chance to play in a PGA Tour event in 2010. This was the HP Byron Nelson Championship. He was the first amateur to get this chance since 1995. He played well and made the cut, finishing tied for 16th place. This made him one of the youngest players to make the cut at a PGA Tour event. He played in the tournament again in 2011 and made the cut once more.

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

Jordan Spieth's Professional Journey

In 2012, Jordan Spieth decided to become a professional golfer. He was just 19 years old. He signed sponsorship deals with companies like Under Armour.

First PGA Tour Win in 2013

In 2013, Jordan started his first full year as a pro. He quickly showed his talent. He finished second at the Puerto Rico Open. He also tied for seventh at the Tampa Bay Championship. These good results helped him get special status on the PGA Tour. This meant he could play in more tournaments.

On July 14, 2013, Jordan won his first PGA Tour event. This was the John Deere Classic. He won in a sudden-death playoff against two other golfers. He was just two weeks shy of his 20th birthday. This made him one of the youngest PGA Tour winners ever. He was the first teenager to win since 1931! With this win, Jordan became a full PGA Tour member. He also got to play in the next three major championships. By the end of 2013, he was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He was ranked 22nd in the world.

2014: Masters Runner-Up and Ryder Cup Debut

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

In April 2014, Jordan played in his first Masters Tournament. He was tied for the lead after three rounds. He was close to becoming the youngest Masters champion. But he finished tied for second place. This made him the youngest runner-up in Masters history. His strong play moved him into the top 10 golfers in the world.

Later in 2014, Jordan was chosen for the 2014 Ryder Cup team. He was the youngest American to play in the Ryder Cup in 85 years! In November, he won the Emirates Australian Open. He shot a course-record 63 in the final round. A week later, he won again at the Hero World Challenge in Florida. He set a new tournament record score.

2015: Major Wins and World Number One

The year 2015 was amazing for Jordan Spieth. In March, he won the Valspar Championship in a playoff. This moved him to 6th in the world rankings. He then had two more strong finishes before the Masters.

Winning the 2015 Masters

On April 9, Jordan started the 2015 Masters Tournament with a fantastic round of 64. He had a three-shot lead. He set a record as the youngest player to lead the Masters after the first round. He continued to play incredibly well. He broke the 36-hole and 54-hole scoring records at the Masters.

In the final round, Jordan tied Tiger Woods' 1997 score record at 18-under par. He also set a new record for the most birdies in the Masters (28). He became the second-youngest person to win the Masters. This win moved him to number 2 in the world rankings.

Winning the 2015 U.S. Open

On June 21, Jordan won the U.S. Open. This was his second major championship win. He finished one stroke ahead of Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen. He became only the sixth player ever to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year. The last person to do this was Tiger Woods in 2002. Jordan was also the youngest U.S. Open winner since Bobby Jones in 1923.

Becoming World Number One

After finishing second at the 2015 PGA Championship, Jordan became the world number one golfer. He was the 18th player to reach this top spot. He won the Tour Championship by four strokes. This victory made him the 2015 FedEx Cup champion. He earned a huge bonus for this win. Jordan won over $12 million in 2015, which was a PGA Tour record for a single year. He also won all the major awards for the season, including PGA Player of the Year.

2016: Augusta Challenge and More Wins

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

In April 2016, Jordan had a big lead in the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament. But he had a tough time on a few holes, especially the 12th. He hit two balls into the water and made a quadruple-bogey. This caused him to lose his lead. He finished second in the tournament.

However, Jordan bounced back quickly. In May 2016, he won the Dean & DeLuca Invitational. He made six birdies on the back nine to win by three strokes. He also won the Emirates Australian Open for the second time in three years. This was his 11th professional win.

2017: Open Champion and More Success

Jordan had a strong start to 2017. He had several top-10 finishes. On February 12, he won his first event of the year. This was the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He became only the second player, along with Tiger Woods, to win nine times on the PGA Tour before the age of 24.

Winning the 2017 Open Championship

On July 23, Jordan won the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. This was his third major title. He had a three-shot lead going into the final day. He faced some challenges during the final round, including a tough shot on the 13th hole. But he made an amazing recovery. He nearly holed his tee shot on the 14th, made a long eagle putt on the 15th, and added birdies on the 16th and 17th.

Jordan finished with a final round of 69. He won by three strokes. 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 his Open win, Jordan continued to play well. He finished second at The Northern Trust playoff event. He also finished second at the Dell Technologies Championship. He ended the season by winning the Vardon Trophy and Byron Nelson Award for having the best scoring average on tour. Jordan was also part of the winning United States team at the 2017 Presidents Cup.

2018-2020: Challenges and Comeback Efforts

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

The years 2018, 2019, and 2020 were more challenging for Jordan. He didn't win any tournaments during this period. He had some good finishes, like tying for third at the 2018 Masters Tournament. In that Masters, he shot an incredible 8-under 64 in the final round.

He also had some struggles, missing cuts in tournaments. He worked hard to improve his game. He was part of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and the 2021 Ryder Cup team, helping the U.S. win in 2021.

2021-2022: Return to Winning Form

Jordan Spieth found his winning form again in 2021. In April, he won the Valero Texas Open. This ended a long period of 1,351 days without a victory. He followed this win with a third-place finish at the 2021 Masters Tournament. In July 2021, he finished second at the 2021 Open Championship.

In April 2022, Jordan won his 13th PGA Tour title. This was at the RBC Heritage. He won in a playoff against Patrick Cantlay. In September 2022, Jordan played on the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup. He won all five of his matches, which was a great performance.

Recent Seasons (2023-2024)

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

In 2024, Jordan started the season well. He finished third at The Sentry and tied for sixth at the WM Phoenix Open. However, he did not win any tournaments that year. He missed several cuts and was even disqualified from one event for signing an incorrect scorecard.

Personal Life

Jordan Spieth's parents are Shawn and Christine Spieth. He has two younger siblings, Steven and Ellie. Steven played college basketball. Jordan often talks about how his sister Ellie, who has disabilities, helps him stay focused and remember what's important in life.

On January 2, 2018, Jordan announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, Annie Verret. They got married in November 2018 in Dallas. On November 14, 2021, they welcomed their son, Sammy Spieth. On September 12, 2023, they had their second child, Sophie.

Jordan 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 Presidents Cup team in 2013, Jordan started the Spieth Family Foundation. His sister Ellie was the main inspiration for this. The Foundation helps community groups in four areas:

• Children with special needs
• Military families
• Junior golf programs
• Pediatric cancer research

Major Championship Performance

Jordan Spieth has won three major championships. Here's a quick look at his results:

Major Wins (3)

Year	Championship	Winning Score	Margin	Runner(s)-up
2015	Masters Tournament	−18 (270)	4 strokes	Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose
2015	U.S. Open	−5 (275)	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen
2017	The Open Championship	−12 (268)	3 strokes	Matt Kuchar

Major 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

Major Performance Summary

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

Team Appearances for the U.S.

Jordan Spieth has represented the United States in several team golf events:

As an Amateur

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

As a Professional

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

Images for kids

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  Spieth with the 2015 U.S. Open trophy

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

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

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

See also

In Spanish: Jordan Spieth para niños

• List of men's major championships winning golfers