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Jordan Spieth Opens 2026 Open with 73, Eyes Comeback

7/17/2026

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Spieth Opens British

Jordan Spieth, U.S. golfer, opened the 2026 British Open with a 73, took an unplayable on hole 6 and made one birdie.
2017 British Open champion has added two PGA Tour wins—2021 Texas Open and 2022 RBC Heritage—since.
A wrist issue and a 2023 pool accident that dislocated required surgery and hurt his confidence.
He says his game is better than four years ago and optimistic about a major win.

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Spieth Labels Funky

The new par-3 15th at Royal Birkdale measures 241 yards from the back tee.
Patrick Reed said the target flanked by rough and pot bunkers forces club selection, noting that a headwind makes a 2-iron or 3-iron lose distance, letting players aim farther without overshooting.
Jordan Spieth called the hole “funky” and emphasized correct yardage.
Designers built the 15th to test wind judgment, making it the toughest hole this year.

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Spieth Opens British

Jordan Spieth, U.S. golfer, opened the 2026 British Open with a 73, took an unplayable on hole 6 and made one birdie.
2017 British Open champion has added two PGA Tour wins—2021 Texas Open and 2022 RBC Heritage—since.
A wrist issue and a 2023 pool accident that dislocated required surgery and hurt his confidence.
He says his game is better than four years ago and optimistic about a major win.

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