Jordan Spieth became the first teenager to win a PGA Tour title since Ralph Guldahl in 1931 when he captured the John Deere Classic in 2013. A prolific amateur talent from Dallas, Texas, he transitioned into a dominant professional force by securing three major championships and ascending to the world number one ranking before the age of twenty-three.
Early Development and Amateur Success
Born in 1993, Spieth honed his skills at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas. His junior career was marked by significant milestones, including winning the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2009 and 2011, joining Tiger Woods as the only two-time champion of the event. While attending the University of Texas, he led the team to an NCAA championship and received numerous accolades, including Big 12 Player of the Year. He reached the top of the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2012 before leaving college during his sophomore year to turn professional.
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After turning professional in December 2012, Spieth quickly established himself on the PGA Tour. His breakthrough arrived in July 2013 at the John Deere Classic, where he holed out from a greenside bunker to force a playoff, eventually securing the victory. This performance granted him full tour status and paved the way for his 2014 Masters debut, where he became the youngest runner-up in the tournament's history.
Major Championship Dominance
The 2015 season defined Spieth's early professional career. He captured the Masters Tournament with a score of 18-under, tying the record established by Tiger Woods in 1997. Shortly thereafter, he won the U.S. Open at age 21, making him the youngest champion since Bobby Jones in 1923. Following a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship, he claimed the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking and concluded the year by winning the Tour Championship to secure the FedEx Cup.
Career Progression and Sustained Play
Spieth added his third major title at the 2017 Open Championship. While he experienced a period of inconsistent form in the following years, he returned to the winner's circle in 2021. As of 2026, his professional record includes 13 victories on the PGA Tour, maintaining his status as a persistent competitor in international golf.
Fast facts
- Born: 1993, Dallas, United States
- Professional debut: 2012
- Major titles: 3
- Total PGA Tour wins: 13 (as of 2026)
- Alma mater: University of Texas at Austin
- Junior Amateur titles: 2 (2009, 2011)
Questions readers ask
How many majors has Jordan Spieth won?
He has won three major championships: the 2015 Masters, the 2015 U.S. Open, and the 2017 Open Championship.
Did Jordan Spieth finish college?
No, he left the University of Texas during his sophomore year in December 2012 to pursue a professional golf career.
