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Spieth shares lead as PGA playoffs open in Memphis
Jordan Spieth fired a seven-under-par 65 to share the lead after the first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Thursday. The three-time major winner, trying to end…
The Story in Brief
Jordan Spieth fired a seven-under-par 65 to share the lead after the first round of the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Thursday. The three-time major winner, trying to end a four-year victory drought, was one of five Americans at 65, along with Jake Knapp, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Thorbjornsen and Michael Kim.
It was the most players to share the lead after any playoff event's first round. World number one Scottie Scheffler shot 68, while second-ranked Rory McIlroy struggled to a 74. Spieth, 54th in FedEx Cup points, needs a strong result to advance in the playoffs.
The Indian Opinion
Golf fans love a comeback story, but the chatter about Spieth being 'back' after one round ignores his four-year title drought and 54th place in points. The real test comes over the weekend, when the Memphis heat and pressure will separate contenders from pretenders. Can Spieth sustain this level for three more rounds, or will he fade again as he has all season?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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