Teen Spieth wins John Deere Classic in Illinois

Teenager Jordan Spieth earned a place in next week’s Open Championship after winning the John Deere Classic in a five-hole play-off.

Teen Spieth wins John Deere Classic in Illinois

Teenager Jordan Spieth earned a place in next week’s Open Championship after winning the John Deere Classic in a five-hole play-off.

The 19-year-old only reached the play-off after holing from a bunker at the 72nd hole but held his nerve to beat former Masters champion Zach Johnson and David Hearn, the Canadian 15 years Spieth’s senior.

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