In January 2016, Jordan Spieth became the third-youngest golfer to reach seven PGA Tour wins after victory at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
In January 2016, Jordan Spieth became the third-youngest golfer to reach seven PGA Tour wins after victory at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
The 22-year-old took just a month longer to achieve the feat than Tiger Woods, who is credited with the modern record for that milestone.
The 22-year-old took just a month longer to achieve the feat than Tiger Woods, who is credited with the modern record for that milestone.
Tom Pennington/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Spieth, pictured with his father Shawn, mom Chris, sister Ellie and girlfriend Annie Verret (far right) is the world No. 1 following his 2015 successes.
Spieth, pictured with his father Shawn, mom Chris, sister Ellie and girlfriend Annie Verret (far right) is the world No. 1 following his 2015 successes.
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Spieth finished on 30 under par at Kapalua, eight shots clear of second-placed defending champion Patrick Reed. He was one shot behind Ernie Els' 2003 winning score on the same course, which is the record under-par total on the PGA Tour.
Spieth finished on 30 under par at Kapalua, eight shots clear of second-placed defending champion Patrick Reed. He was one shot behind Ernie Els' 2003 winning score on the same course, which is the record under-par total on the PGA Tour.
Donald Miralle/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Spieth, who turned pro a year younger than Woods, needed 77 tournaments to reach seven wins. Woods reached that tally from 38 starts and had 18 wins after 77.
Spieth, who turned pro a year younger than Woods, needed 77 tournaments to reach seven wins. Woods reached that tally from 38 starts and had 18 wins after 77.
Harry How/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Horton Smith, pictured circa 1925, won 10 tournaments before he turned 22, when the PGA Tour was in its infancy and golf was a mixture of professional and amateur competitions.
Horton Smith, pictured circa 1925, won 10 tournaments before he turned 22, when the PGA Tour was in its infancy and golf was a mixture of professional and amateur competitions.
General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images/file