How Many Major Championships Has Jordan Spieth Won?

Jordan Spieth has won three major championships: the 2015 Masters, the 2015 U.S. Open, and the 2017 Open Championship. That’s three of the four professional majors, with the PGA Championship still missing from his résumé. His last major win came in July 2017, and while he has come close several times since, that total hasn’t changed.

The Three Major Titles Spieth Has Won

2015 Masters (April 12, 2015)

Spieth’s first major came at age 21 when he tied Tiger Woods’s 72‑hole record of 18‑under‑par (270). He led wire‑to‑wire with rounds of 64, 66, 70, and 70, finishing four strokes ahead of Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose. The win made him the second‑youngest Masters champion in history, behind only Woods. His opening 64 still stands as the lowest first round by a winner at Augusta National.

2015 U.S. Open (June 21, 2015)

Two months later, Spieth won the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay with a final score of 5‑under‑par (275). He birdied the 72nd hole to edge Dustin Johnson by one stroke, surviving a late bogey on No. 17 that nearly cost him. At 21 years, 10 months, he became the youngest U.S. Open winner since Bobby Jones in 1923. The win gave him two majors in the same year, a feat only five other players have accomplished in the modern era.

2017 Open Championship (July 23, 2017)

Spieth captured the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale with a 12‑under‑par total of 268. The final round is best remembered for the chaos on the 13th hole: after a wayward tee shot left him hitting from a practice ground, he made an improbable bogey‑save and then birdied four of the last five holes to beat Matt Kuchar by three strokes. That stretch of closing birdies was the best 5‑hole run of his career in a major, and it sealed his third major in three years.

Near Misses and the Reasons He Didn’t Win a Fourth

Spieth has been in serious contention for another major several times but fell short in ways that highlight his strengths and weaknesses.

• 2016 Masters – He held a five‑shot lead entering the back nine on Sunday but played the final eight holes in 4‑over par, finishing T‑2nd behind Danny Willett. The turning point was a quadruple‑bogey 7 on the par‑3 12th, where his tee shot found Rae’s Creek and his next one plugged in the bank. That collapse remains one of the most famous in Masters history.
• 2018 Open Championship – Spieth was in the final pairing at Carnoustie with a share of the lead but shot a final‑round 76, ending T‑9th. His ball‑striking deserted him: he hit only 7 of 14 fairways that day, and his iron play left him too many long putts for birdie.
• 2023 PGA Championship – His best chance at the missing major came at Oak Hill, where he held a share of the lead after 54 holes. On Sunday he shot a 72, losing to Brooks Koepka by two strokes. A missed 4‑foot par putt on the 8th hole and a wayward drive on the 14th (leading to a bogey) were the key setbacks.

These near‑wins show a pattern: Spieth’s short game and putting can keep him in any major, but inconsistent driving and one poor stretch of holes often derail his chances. Between 2017 and 2024, his strokes‑gained‑off‑the‑tee ranked outside the top 100 in half of those seasons, making it harder to close out wins on tough setups.

What Counts as a Major Championship

The standard definition of a professional major is the four events run by the Augusta National Golf Club (Masters), the USGA (U.S. Open), the R&A (Open Championship), and the PGA of America (PGA Championship). No other tournaments, including the Players Championship, FedEx Cup, or the Olympics, are considered majors. Spieth’s three wins all fall within that quartet.

If you hear someone claim Spieth has four majors, they are likely counting an event that doesn’t officially qualify—such as the 2015 Tour Championship (which he won) or the 2017 Hero World Challenge (an unofficial event). Sticking to the four‑major definition keeps the count accurate for record‑keeping and career comparisons.

Practical Implications for Fans and Bettors

For a golf fan, Spieth’s three majors place him among an elite group of players under 30 with multiple major wins. Yet the seven‑year drought since his last major means expectations for a fourth should be measured. His 2023 near‑miss at the PGA Championship showed he can still contend, but his opening rounds often put him in a hole: since 2020, his average first‑round score in majors is 72.1, well above the field average.

For bettors or fantasy players, the key takeaway is that Spieth is a high‑risk, high‑reward pick in majors. He has the short‑game talent to win any week, but his driving inconsistency makes him more likely to finish top‑10 than to actually close out a win. If you’re banking on a fourth major, wait until you see signs of a sustained ball‑striking improvement (e.g., consecutive weeks with positive strokes‑gained off‑the‑tee) before putting money on him.

How to Verify Spieth’s Major Wins

If you want to confirm the count yourself, go to the official PGA Tour website or the individual major tournament websites. Search “Jordan Spieth” and filter by “Major Championships” or “Wins.” Each win will show the year, course, and final score. The PGA of America’s record page also lists all major winners back to 1860. Spieth’s Wikipedia page is a reliable starting point, but always cross‑check with official sources for tournament data.

Common Misconceptions About Spieth’s Major Count

A few confusions pop up regularly:

• Is the Players Championship a major? No. While it has a strong field, it is officially designated as the fifth major by some fans but is not recognized by golf’s governing bodies as a major championship. Spieth has never won the Players.
• Did Spieth win the FedEx Cup in 2015? Yes, he won the FedEx Cup that year, but that is a season‑long playoff series, not a major. It does not count toward his major tally.
• Does the 2015 PGA Championship count? No. Spieth finished T‑2nd in the 2015 PGA Championship; he did not win it.

Understanding these boundaries keeps the number accurate and prevents confusion when comparing his résumé to other players.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many major championships has Jordan Spieth won in his career?

Three: the 2015 Masters, 2015 U.S. Open, and 2017 Open Championship.

Has Jordan Spieth ever won the PGA Championship?

No. His best result is a solo second in 2023 and a T‑2nd in 2015.

When did Jordan Spieth win his last major?

July 23, 2017, at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Is Jordan Spieth likely to win another major?

He can still contend—his 2023 PGA Championship runner‑up shows he’s capable—but he needs to fix his driving consistency to close out a win. Until that happens, he remains a strong top‑10 pick rather than a sure thing for a fourth major.