Jordan Spieth Bio
Jordan Alexander Spieth is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour and a three-time major champion. Born in Dallas, Texas, on July 27, 1993, he became the youngest American to reach the top of the Official World Golf Ranking in 2015. He claimed the 2015 Masters Tournament and 2015 U.S. Open in the same season, then added the 2017 Open Championship to become one of only two players in the modern era to win three different majors before his 24th birthday. He also won the 2015 FedEx Cup and captured 13 PGA Tour titles in total.
Since turning professional in December 2012, Spieth has been one of the most recognizable faces in golf, recognized for his steady ball striking, calm demeanor in contention, and ability to perform on the largest stages. He continues to compete at the highest level and remains active on the PGA Tour.
Early Life and Background
Jordan Alexander Spieth was born on July 27, 1993, in Dallas, Texas, to Shawn Spieth and Christine Spieth (née Julius), both natives of Pennsylvania. He has two younger siblings, Steven and Ellie. Ellie, who lives with disabilities, has been a significant influence on Jordan and serves as a primary inspiration behind his charitable work.
Spieth attended St. Monica Catholic School before graduating from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in 2011. He learned the basics of the game at Brookhaven Country Club in the Dallas area, where his early love for competition quickly turned into a serious pursuit of competitive golf.
Path to Golf
Spieth emerged as a teenage prodigy, winning the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2009 at Trump National Bedminster and again in 2011 at Gold Mountain, joining Tiger Woods as the tournament’s only two-time winners. He was named the Rolex Junior Player of the Year in 2009 by the American Junior Golf Association and reached No. 1 in the AJGA Golf Rankings before turning 18.
In 2010, at age 16, Spieth accepted an amateur exemption into the HP Byron Nelson Championship, becoming the sixth-youngest player to make the cut at a PGA Tour event. He played college golf at the University of Texas, winning three events as a freshman, helping his team win the NCAA Championship, and earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year honors. He left Texas after one term of his sophomore year to turn professional in December 2012.
Jordan Spieth Career
Early Career (2012–2013)
After failing to advance through PGA Tour Qualifying School, Spieth turned professional in December 2012 at age 19. He signed with Under Armour in January 2013 and earned Special Temporary Member status in March 2013 after a series of strong finishes, including a tie for second at the Puerto Rico Open.
On July 14, 2013, Spieth won the John Deere Classic in a three-way playoff over Zach Johnson and David Hearn, becoming the first teenager to win on the PGA Tour since Ralph Guldahl in 1931. The victory made him the fourth-youngest PGA Tour winner and earned him full Tour status. He closed the season as PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and finished 22nd in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Masters, U.S. Open and FedEx Cup (2015)
Spieth’s 2015 season is regarded as one of the greatest in modern golf. He won the Valspar Championship in a playoff in March, then arrived at the Masters and set records throughout the week. His 36-hole total of 130 broke Raymond Floyd’s 1976 mark, and his 54-hole total of 200 also set a new Masters record. He finished at 18-under to tie Tiger Woods’ 72-hole tournament record, becoming the second-youngest Masters champion.
Two months later, Spieth won the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay by one stroke over Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen, becoming the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923. He then won the Tour Championship at East Lake, clinching the 2015 FedEx Cup, and was named PGA Tour Player of the Year. He also received the Byron Nelson Award and the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average.
Open Champion (2017)
Spieth began 2017 by winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, then won the Travelers Championship in a playoff over Daniel Berger with a bunker hole-out on the first extra hole. He entered The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale sharing the first-round lead and held it outright after rounds two and three.
During the final round at Royal Birkdale, Spieth lost a three-shot lead over the opening holes but recovered with birdies at 14, 15, 16, and 17, closing with a 69 to win by three strokes over Matt Kuchar. The victory made him only the second player after Jack Nicklaus to win three different men’s majors before turning 24. He later donated the 3-iron he played on the 13th hole to Royal Birkdale.
Recent Seasons (2021–2024)
Spieth ended a 1,351-day victory drought at the 2021 Valero Texas Open, then finished runner-up at The Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, two shots behind Collin Morikawa. In 2022, he won the RBC Heritage in a playoff over Patrick Cantlay for his 13th PGA Tour title and went 5-0 at the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow.
In 2023, Spieth was part of the U.S. Ryder Cup team at Marco Simone. In 2024, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs but did not win, posting three top-10 finishes, including a tie for sixth at the WM Phoenix Open. He was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational for signing an incorrect scorecard and missed the cut at the Masters.
Notable Events and Milestones
Spieth’s signature moments include his wire-to-wire 2015 Masters victory, his one-stroke 2015 U.S. Open win at Chambers Bay, his dramatic closing stretch at the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, and his 2021 playoff win at the RBC Heritage. His 2015 season is often cited as one of the most complete single-season performances in PGA Tour history.
Jordan Spieth Career Wins
Spieth has recorded 13 PGA Tour victories, two PGA Tour of Australasia wins, and additional international titles since turning professional in late 2012. His major championship totals include one Masters, one U.S. Open, and one Open Championship.
PGA Tour Highlights
Spieth’s first PGA Tour win came at the 2013 John Deere Classic. He has since added titles at the 2015 Valspar Championship, 2015 Masters Tournament, 2015 U.S. Open, 2015 Tour Championship, 2017 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, 2017 Travelers Championship, 2017 Open Championship, 2021 Valero Texas Open, and 2022 RBC Heritage, among others. His 2017 Travelers win featured a memorable bunker hole-out on the first playoff hole.
Other Wins & Performances
Spieth has won the Emirates Australian Open twice on the PGA Tour of Australasia, in 2014 and 2016, and also won the Hero World Challenge in 2014. He represented the United States in the Ryder Cup in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023, and in the Presidents Cup in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2022.
Jordan Spieth Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Spieth is the son of Shawn and Christine Spieth. His late grandfather, Donald Spieth, was a music teacher at Moravian College and long-time conductor of the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra in Pennsylvania. Jordan has a younger brother, Steven, who played college basketball and appeared on the Dallas Mavericks 2017 NBA Summer League team, and a younger sister, Ellie, whose disabilities inspired the creation of the Spieth Family Foundation.
Personal Life
Spieth married his long-time girlfriend, Annie Verret, in November 2018 in Dallas. The couple welcomed their first child, son Sammy, on November 14, 2021, their second child, daughter Sophie, on September 12, 2023, and their third child, son Sully, on July 13, 2025. The family resides in Dallas, Texas. Spieth is Catholic and is known to participate in the PGA Bible Study group.
2025 Season Performance
Spieth entered the 2025 PGA Tour season with three career major titles and 13 PGA Tour wins, looking to return to the winner’s circle for the first time since the 2022 RBC Heritage. The arrival of his third child, Sully, in July 2025 placed additional focus on family, but Spieth continued to compete on a full schedule.
He opened the year with strong early-season results and remained inside the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He competed in all four major championships in 2025, continuing his streak of playing every major since 2014. Spieth also returned to the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2023 and remained one of the most experienced American players in the team room.
Looking forward, Spieth remains under contract with long-time sponsor Under Armour and is expected to be a central figure for the United States in future Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup events. With three children now at home and his career in full stride, his 2025 outlook centers on contending again in the majors and competing for another FedEx Cup title.