Jordan Spieth: Player Profile

Who is Jordan Spieth?

Born in 1993, Jordan Spieth has gone on to become one of the PGA Tour’s stars in recent years, notching a number of tournament victories, including three major titles.

Spieth made his name on the PGA Tour two weeks before his 20th birthday when he won the John Deere Classic. He defeated Zach Johnson and David Hearn in a five-hole playoff, becoming the first teenager to win on the Tour since 1931.

Spieth has gone on to win 16 times during his professional career, including three major victories. The first of those came at the Masters Tournament in 2015, where he became the first wire-to-wire winner at Augusta National in almost 40 years. He also won the US Open two months later, before lifting the Claret Jug in 2017 for his third major crown.

Spieth has also enjoyed success on the team stage, as part of a formidable partnership with close friend Justin Thomas. He has played in five Ryder Cups, winning twice, and has been on the winning side in all four of his Presidents Cup appearances.

Jordan Spieth | An Overview

Personal Information

Name: Jordan Alexander Spieth
Born: July 27, 1993
Nationality: United States
Residence: Dallas, Texas, United States

Career

College: University of Texas
Turned Pro: 2012
Professional Wins: 16
Highest World Ranking: 1 – August 16, 2015

Best Results In Majors

Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – WON (2015)
– PGA Championship – 2nd (2015)
– US Open – WON (2015)
– Open Championship – WON (2017)

Professional Wins – 16

2013 (1) – John Deere Classic
2014 (2) – Emirates Australian Open, Hero World Challenge
2015 (5) – Valspar Championship, Masters Tournament, US Open, John Deere Classic, Tour Championship
2016 (3) – Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Dean & DeLuca Invitational Emirates Australian Open
2017 (3) – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Travelers Championship, Open Championship
2021 (1) – Valero Texas Open
2022 (1) – RBC Heritage

Achievements and Awards

PGA Tour Rookie of the Year – 2013
PGA Player of the Year – 2015
PGA Tour Player of the Year – 2015
FedEx Cup Champion – 2015
Vardon Trophy – 2015, 2017
Byron Nelson Award – 2015, 2017

Jordan Spieth | What’s In His Bag?

Jordan Spieth plays Titleist clubs, with a TSi3 driver and TS2 fairway woods. He also uses a Scotty Cameron putter while his apparel and shoes are Under Armour.

Check out Jordan Spieth’s what’s in the bag here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) About Jordan Spieth

When and where was Jordan Spieth born?

Jordan Spieth was born on July 27, 1993 in Dallas, Texas. He continues to reside in the Texan city to this day, and learned to play golf at the nearby Brookhaven Golf Club.

How many majors has Jordan Spieth won?

Spieth is a three-time major champion, and only needs the PGA Championship to complete the infamous ‘Grand Slam’. He won the Masters Tournament and US Open in 2015, and then added the Open Championship to his resume two years later.

Who is Jordan Spieth’s caddie?

Spieth’s caddie is Michael Greller, who has been on the bag since 2011, and been a key part of Spieth’s three major championship wins. Greller, born in 1978, was a middle school maths teacher before taking up the role of being Jordan’s caddie.

Who is Jordan Spieth married to?

Spieth married Annie Verret, his high school sweetheart, in 2018. The pair have one child, with Sammy being born in November 2021.

Did you Know?

Minority Shareholder in Leeds United

Spieth, along with Justin Thomas, recently became an investor in English football team. Leeds United. The pair bought minority shares in 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers. The group bought full ownership of Leeds United in the summer of 2023, with Spieth and Thomas now owning part of the club.

Three Majors by 24 Club

With his 2017 Open Championship win, Spieth became the first male golfer since Jack Nicklaus in 1963 to win three majors before his 24th birthday.

One Step Away From The Grand Slam

Spieth is one of 12 male players in golfing history to have won three legs of the golfing Grand Slam. Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy are among the others who need just one particular major win to complete the Grand Slam. He needs the PGA Championship to complete the set.

Runs The Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

Spieth, along with wife Annie, run the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. The foundation helps people in four groups; those suffering from pediatric cancer, individuals with special needs, veterans and military families, and junior golfers.