Jordan Smith: A Brief Biography
Jordan Smith's Early Life and Background
Jordan L. Smith was born in Bath, Somerset, on November 9, 1992. As per the DP World Tour, he began playing golf by the age of 12, though nothing else is known about his early life or background.
Jordan Smith's Amateur Career
Unfortunately, little is known about Smith's amateur career; nevertheless, he did win the 2013 Brabazon Trophy and the 2014 Hampshire Salver. He also competed in the 2014 Walker Cup before turning professional later that year.
Jordan Smith's Professional Career
Smith became a professional in 2014. In 2015, he mostly competed on the PGA EuroPro Tour, where he claimed two victories. He also received a Challenge Tour card for 2016 after winning the Order of Merit on the tour. In 2016, he took home two Challenge Tour victories: the Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge and the Red Sea Egyptian Challenge. He qualified for the 2017 European Tour by finishing first in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.
Smith finished second in both the Ras Al Khaimah Championship and the MyGolfLife Open in South Africa to begin the 2022 European Tour season.
At the 2022 Portugal Masters in October, Smith won his second tournament on the European Tour. He went 30-under-par for four rounds, including two 62s, to win by three strokes over Gavin Green, a wire-to-wire victory. His even-par score was of 254 and his overall score was higher than the European Tour scoring record at the time, but because preferred lies were used, it was regarded as an unofficial record.
In November 2023, he placed 47th in the DP World Tour Championship and took home €39,623 in prize money. Smith tied for 79th place in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January 2024, and 41st place at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic that same month, taking home €44,662.
He tied for 56th place and took home €7,011 in prize money from the 2024 Bahrain Championship presented by Bapco Energies. He also placed fourth in the 2024 Dubai Invitational, earning €113,886 in prize money.
Jordan Smith's Playing Style
There is no information available about the playing style of Jordan Smith.
Jordan Smith's Caddie
Jordan Smith’s caddie is Sam Matton as of February 2024. Unfortunately, not much is known about him.
Jordan L. Smith and his caddie, Sam Matton, won a car as a result of their hole-in-one in the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open; at even par, he finished in T24 with a score of 280.
Smith shot a second-round 69 at The Renaissance Club, including a 6-iron into the hole on the 193-yard, par-3 17th. Smith tied the best score among players on the harder half of the draw with his 36-hole total of 3-under 137.
Jordan Smith's Golf Journey
Smith's golf journey began at the age of 12, leading to amateur successes such as winning the 2013 Brabazon Trophy and the 2014 Hampshire Salver. Transitioning to the professional circuit in 2014, he secured victories on the PGA EuroPro and Challenge Tours, earning a spot on the 2017 European Tour.
Notable achievements include his second-place finishes at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship and MyGolfLife Open in 2022, followed by a remarkable win at the 2022 Portugal Masters. He also played at the 2023 U.S. Open, finishing T20, and at the 2023 Open Championship, finishing T41; however, his best major performance was at the 2017 PGA Championship, where he finished T9.
Jordan Smith's Achievements
According to the European Tour's official website, Smith has played in 189 events and won two on the tour, out of seven total professional wins from different tours. His current Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) is No. 85.
Jordan Smith's Majors
Sl. No. | Tournaments | Years |
1. | Master Tournament | DNP |
2. | PGA Championship | T9 (2017) |
3. | U.S. Open | T20 (2023) |
4. | The Open Championship | T41 (2023) |
Jordan Smith's Awards and Honors
Awards and Honors | Year |
PGA EuroPro Tour: Order of the Merit | 2015 |
Challenge Tour: Rankings Winner | 2016 |
Jordan Smith's Net Worth
The net worth of Jordan Smith is estimated to be $2 million as of February 2024. His total career earnings as per the European Tour are roughly $7.7 million (€7,116,307.97).
In the 2022 season, Smith played in 25 events and made cuts in 21, earning $1.6 million (€1,645,797.93), which was his most profitable season. In contrast to his 2023 season, where he played in 26 events and made cuts in 21, earning $1.5 million (€1,410,477.10), he earned $100,000 less.
Nevertheless, his 2024 season seems promising, since he competed in four events and made the cut in three of them, earning $179,152 (€165,559.91) as of February 2024.
Jordan Smith's Ventures
Jordan Smith has endorsement deals with Titleist and Galvin Green, though his earnings from his endorsement deals are not yet known.
Jordan Smith's Assets
Jordan Smith resides in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, but his precise address is not available.
Jordan Smith's Family
There is no information available about the family of Jordan Smith.
Jordan Smith's Wife
In 2021, Smith tied the knot with Ellie Melling, but her identity or any other information regarding her or them as a couple is not available.
Jordan Smith's Cars
There is no information available about any car owned by Jordan Smith.
FAQ'S On Jordan Smith
A. Jordan Smith began playing golf at the age of 12, according to the DP World Tour.
A. Jordan Smith won the 2013 Brabazon Trophy and the 2014 Hampshire Salver during his amateur career.
A. Jordan Smith qualified for the 2017 European Tour by finishing first in the Challenge Tour Order of Merit.
A. At the 2022 Portugal Masters, Jordan Smith won the tournament by going 30-under-par for four rounds, setting a European Tour scoring record.
A. Jordan Smith's current caddie is Sam Matton, as of February 2024.