video: Spieth Plays “Greatest Five Hole” to Win Open Championship
Sunday, July 23, 2017
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Jordan Spieth at Brown in December of 2016
Jordan Spieth recovered from a near meltdown on the 13th hole, playing the final five holes at 5-under par to win the Open Championship by three shots over Matt Kuchar on Sunday at Royal Birkdale in England.
Spieth Rallies on Back 9
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After a wild drive resulted in Spieth taking an unplayable and then hitting from the driving range on the par 4 13th, Spieth made bogey to trail Kuchar by one shot with five holes to play.
From that point, Spieth played the last five holes in 5-under par to close the tournament.
Spieth birdied the par 3 14th to tie the lead at 8-under par, and then eagled the par 5 15th to take a two shot lead at 10-under par.
He then birdied 16 and 17 to take a two shot lead into the 18th and seal the win.
It was his second win in as many starts, following a win at the Travelers Championship.
Spieth Makes History
With the win, Spieth becomes the second player to win three legs of the grand slam before the age of 24. The other is Jack Nicklaus.
He is also the youngest American player to win the Open at 23 years old.
Spieth will go for the career grand slam at the PGA Championshp which is set to take place from August 10 to August 13 at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina.
Jordan's Brother Steven
Jordan is the older brother of former Brown basketball star Steven Spieth. Jordan came to Brown University to watch his brother’s game back in December of 2016.
It was the first time he came to Brown to watch a game.
Related Slideshow: 10 Great Public Courses to Play Golf
Here are ten great courses to play golf.
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Melody Hill Golf Course
Melody Hill golf course opened in 1967 and is an 18 hole course that stretches 6,185 yards, adding up to a par 71.
Melody Hill is located on 55 Melody Hill Lane in Harmony, Rhode Island.
18 holes with a cart will cost you $43 on weekdays while it will cost you $47 on weekends.
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Stone-E-Lea Golf Course
Stone-E-Lea golf club is an 18 hole course that stretches over 6,042 yards adding up to a par 70. Stone-E-Lea opened in 1958.
Stone-E-Lea is located just over the border on 1411 County St. in Attleboro, Ma.
During the week, 18 holes with a cart will cost you $37 while on the weekends, 18 holes with a card will cost you $45.
Photo courtesy of selgc.com
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Chemawa Golf Course
Chemawa is an 18 hole course that opened in 1956 and stretches to 5,367 yards from the back tees, adding up to a par 68.
Chemawa Golf Club is located on 350 Cushman Rd, just over the border in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.
During the week, a round of golf with a cart will cost you $48 while on the weekend a round of golf with a cart will cost you $54.
Photo courtesy of chemawagolfclub.com
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Midville Country Club
Midville Country Club is a nine hole course that spreads over 2,935 yards, adding up to a par 70, for 18 holes (play the nine holes twice from different tees.)
18 holes with a car at Midville during the week will cost you $59 while walking will cost you #39. .
On the weekend, 18 holes with a cart will cost you $63, while you can walk for $43.
Midville Country Club is located on 100 Lombardi Lane in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
Photo courtesy of midvillegolfclub.com
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Cranston Country Club
Cranston Country Club opened in 1974 and is an 18 hole course that stretches over 6,636 yards from the back tees, adding up to a par 71. Cranston CC located on 69 Burlingame Rd in Cranston, Rhode Island.
18 Holes with a cart will cost you $59 or you can walk for $41 from Monday to Thursday.
Prices go up slightly on the weekend as 18 holes with a cart will cost you $65 while walking will cost you $47.
Photo Courtesy of cranstoncc.com
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Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is an 18 hole course that stretches over 6,349 yards adding up to a par 71.
Crystal Lake opened in 2003 and is located on 100 Bronco Highway in Harrisville, Rhode Island.
18 Holes with a cart will cost you $48 from Monday to Thursday while 18 holes with a cart on the weekends will cost you $62.
Photo courtesy of crystallakegolfclub.com
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Meadow Brook Golf Club
Meadow Brook Golf Course is one of the newest and longest public golf courses in Rhode Island, stretching 7400 yards from the back trees, adding up to a par 72. Meadow Brook originally opened in 1929 but since being purchased by the Hendrick Family in 2006, has been completely renovated.
Meadow brook was voted as the second best course in the state by Golfweek and the fourth best course in New England by New England Golf Monthly.
Meadow Brook is located on 163 Kingstown Rd in Richmond RI.
Meadow Broook rates are as follows:
Weekday (M-F)
Before 7am : $35/walk $50/ride
7am-1pm: $50/walk $65/ride
Senior: $40/walk $55/ride
1pm-3pm: $40/walk $55 ride
After 3pm: $30/walk $45/ride
Weekends & Holidays
Before 7am: $45/walk $60/ride
7am-1pm: $60/walk $75/ride
Senior (after 11:30) $50/walk $65/ride
1pm-3pm: $40/walk $55/ride
3pm: $30/walk $45/ride
Tee Times are available for booking seven days in advance.
Photo courtesy of meadowbrookgolfri.com
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Newport National
Newport National is an 18-hole course that spreads over 7,244 yards from the back tees adding up to a par 72 that opened in 2002.
Newport National was named the second best public golf course in New England by New England Golf Monthly in 2014 and was ranked as the best course you can play in Rhode Island by Golfweek Magazine in 2014.
Newport National is located on 324 Mitchells Ln in Middletown, RI.
The rates are as follows, all include cart.
Monday, Tuesday, Sunday After 1 p.m. - $65.00
Wednesday - Thursday - $75.00
Friday, Saturday BEFORE 2PM, Sunday BEFORE 1 p.m. - $95.00
Saturday AFTER 2 p.m. - $65.00
Friday - Sunday AFTER 4 p.m. - $55.00
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