Jordan Spieth
Jesuit Preparatory School of Dallas
Impact Statement
“Golf, to its foundation, is a game of integrity and one that encourages us to give back, kind of be ambassadors, role models, I guess, for kids, whether they like golf or not.” -Jordan Spieth
Biography
Not only did the 6-foot Spieth become the first golfer to win three 5A state titles, but he did it in dominating fashion. The University of Texas recruit followed an opening-round 68 with a closing 64 that included eight birdies and no bogeys – and his 12-under-par total of 132 gave him a seven-stroke victory. He finished 13th in state as a freshman.
Prior to the start of his final high school season, Spieth ended his Junior golf career on a high note, winning the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods. It was his fifth Junior victory and his 18th consecutive Top 10 finish. Spieth was the U.S. Junior Amateur champion in 2009, and was the Rolex Junior Player of the Year that year.
He is a three-time Rolex First Team Junior All-American. Perhaps the highlight of Spieth’s career to date, however, came last May, when playing on a sponsor’s exemption, he finished tied for 16th in a PGA Tour event, the HP Byron Nelson Classic. Spieth carded rounds of 68-69-67-72 for a 4-under-par 276, just six shots behind tournament champion Jason Day, and he became the sixth-youngest player ever to make a PGA Tour cut.
While at Texas, Spieth’s dominance continued. He led Texas to an NCAA Championships and was named both the Big 12 Freshman and Player of the Year.
Midway through his sophomore year, Spieth turned professional and continued his success and has impacted the PGA since. On July 14, 2013, Spieth became the fourth youngest PGA winner as he won the John Deer Classic. This win earned him his full status of his PGA Tour card. He was named the PGA Rookie of the Year in 2013.
His first major victory came in 2015 at the when he won the Master’s Tournament. He was won the FedEx Cup. He was honored with the Vardon Trophy in 2015 and 2017. This award is given to the PGA’s leader of scoring average.
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Community Service
Spieth founded the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation. The "Foundation offers a platform for Jordan to lend time, help grow awareness and offer financial support for four philanthropic areas: special needs youth, junior golf, military support and pediatric cancer," according to their website.
