Stunning finish leaves Spieth second behind Jones in Sydney


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 28 Nov 2015

Members of the crowd watch as U.S. golfer Jordan Spieth (C) hit a shot during the first round of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney, Australia, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Steve Christo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - World number one and reigning champion Jordan Spieth hit a stunning eagle at the 17th and birdied the last to move into second place behind local Matt Jones after the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Overnight leader Jones watched Spieth's eagle shot from the 16th tee and responded by birdying his final two holes to card a three-under-par 68, moving to 10-under for the tournament and finishing three strokes clear of his American rival.

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