Spieth throws down the gauntlet to McIlroy

By Simon Lewis, Augusta National
Jordan Spieth birdied the last at Augusta National to post a superb opening-round 64 at the Masters and throw down the gauntlet to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field.
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SUBSCRIBEBy Simon Lewis, Augusta National
Jordan Spieth birdied the last at Augusta National to post a superb opening-round 64 at the Masters and throw down the gauntlet to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field.
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