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American Jordan Spieth Wins Golf's British Open

The 23-year-old Texan won his third major golf tournament.
Jordan Spieth celebrates on the 18th green after his final round 69 to win the 2017 Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale golf course in England on July 23, 2017. / BEN STANSALL / Getty Images

Golf's oldest major championship has a 2017 winner: Jordan Spieth, an American.

A dramatic final round capped the tournament, with Spieth vying with fellow American Matt Kuchar for the top position.

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