Jordan Spieth: World No. 1 matches Tiger Woods' record

    By Matias Grez

    Updated 1110 GMT (1910 HKT) January 18, 2016

    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.
    Photos: World No. 1 triumphs 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.
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    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.
    Photos: World No. 1 triumphs in Hawaii
    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.
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    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.
    Photos: World No. 1 triumphs in Hawaii
    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.
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    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.
    Photos: World No. 1 triumphs in Hawaii
    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.
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    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.
    Photos: World No. 1 trium