With the win, Spieth became just the second man, along with Tiger Woods, to win nine times on the PGA Tour before the age of 24. Jordan Spieth's early golf career is full of big achievements, one after another. Spieth claimed his second John Deere Classic in 2015 in yet another playoff, this time against American Tom Gillis. He collapsed. Podcast: Can Tiger Woods Make History This Week? The American had shot a final round 69 to draw level with the leaders and a birdie on the first playoff hole was enough to win the tournament for the second time in three years. And he will keep the editors of the Masters record book busy. Although he was unable to hold on to the top spot, he did tie the best final-round score in the tournament's history with an 8-under 64, a flourish that left him in third place. I'm still kind of shock a little bit.". The American cruised to 10 stroke win at the Hero World Challenge in 2014. It was only a matter of time until Spieth, despite his very young age, got into a PGA Tour event. The American was in scintillating form as he set a new tournament record of -26, his four rounds were: 66,67,63 & 66. In an amazing duel between Ryder Cup team mate Patrick Reed and fellow American Sean O’Hair it was Spieth who came out on top on the third extra playoff hole. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! He also accepted an exemption to play in the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship in 2010, where he tied for 16th among the field of professionals. 2 in the world rankings, still a ways to go to catch McIlroy at the top. The fourth round however was all about Spieth, as he shot a course record -8 round of 63 to breeze to a six stroke victory. Jordan Spieth has already achieved more in his five year PGA Tour career than the majority of players achieve in a lifetime. The second youngest golfer to win the Masters: Jordan Spieth is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. The American had been questioned for playing the event as it was the Open Championship the following week and the a number of players were playing in Scotland as preparation. SITE POWERED AND PUBLISHED BY. He partnered with Under Armour for sponsorship in January 2013 and with BioSteel Sports Supplements in March. "To join Masters history and put my name on that trophy and to have this jacket forever, it's something that I can't fathom right now.". The 21-year-old followed up his first major victory with yet another one at the 2015 US Open. Spieth claimed his second PGA Tour victory at the 2015 Valspar Championship, but the big thrill of his young career came a month later at the Masters. A few weeks later at the Players Championship, the 20-year-old again launched a serious bid for the title before finishing tied for fourth. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. The Texan had been level with leaders Greg Chalmers and Brett Rumford after three rounds of play. By bogeying the final hole, Spieth finished at 18 under par, tying Woods for the best all-time final score at the Masters while winning his first major title. He twice went for the green on par 5s on the back nine, barely clearing the creek at No. In 2015 Spieth triumphed at the Masters and the U.S. Open to become the first male since 1922 to win two majors before his 22nd birthday. Follow Golf Monthly on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, To help you look your best, we’ve compiled…, Perfect your look with these various short styles…, The best golf push carts of 2020 include…, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. A former running back for the Chicago Bears, Gale Sayers was the youngest player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Spieth also produced the most birdies during the Masters by making 28 and became the second-youngest person to win the Green Jacket. Jordan Spieth is the only golfer other than Tiger Woods to win the U.S. At age 21 he really broke out, winning his first two major championships. It wasn't," Spieth said. One year after Spieth lost a bid to become the youngest Masters champion, the 21-year-old Texan turned in one of the most dominant wins ever at Augusta National.

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