Birdies put Jordan Spieth in the thick of the action at Augusta

Defending champion Jordan Spieth assumed his customary position on a crowded leaderboard in the early stages of the 80th Masters today.

Birdies put Jordan Spieth in the thick of the action at Augusta

Defending champion Jordan Spieth assumed his customary position on a crowded leaderboard in the early stages of the 80th Masters today.

Spieth, who was second on his debut in 2014 and claimed a first green jacket with a record-breaking performance 12 months ago, is looking to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in making a successful title defence at Augusta National.

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