American Spieth emerges from epic duel to win British Open


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 23 Jul 2017

USA’s Jordan Spieth celebrates with The Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship REUTERS/Paul Childs

SOUTHPORT, England (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth survived a roller-coaster final round at the British Open to claim his third major title after beating fellow American Matt Kuchar by three strokes in a thrilling duel at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.

Spieth carded a one-under-par final round of 69 to finish on 12-under for the tournament but, after three days of consistent golf by the American, it was a remarkable day of highs and lows for the 23-year-old.

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