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Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy open as PGA Championship co-favorites

Jamie Squire(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Jordan Spieth became the second-youngest player to win the first three legs of the career Grand Slam with his triumph at Royal Birkdale, and heads to the PGA Championship with a chance to become the youngest ever to achieve this immortality. The soon-to-be 24-year-old will undoubtedly be the sentimental favorite at Quail Hollow next month. And, judging by the opening odds for the Wanamaker Trophy, Las Vegas is also on board with the Texan.
According to the Westgate Superbook, Spieth starts at 8/1 odds for “glory's last shot.” Spieth has only played Quail Hollow once, a T-32 finish at the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship. Nevertheless, given his performance at Royal Birkdale — along with two other wins, eight top 10s and leading the tour by a mile in iron proficiency this season — it seems foolish that anyone but Spieth would be at the betting forefront.
And yet, Spieth is not alone at the top. Rory McIlroy, who overcame a rocky start ..

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What you missed: Spieth’s finish, Li’s star turn and Murray’s redemption

Christian Petersen(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Welcome to the Dew Sweeper, your one-stop shop to catch up on the weekend action from the golf world. From the professional tours, trending news, social media headlines and upcoming events, here's every golf-related thing you need to know for the morning of July 24.
Spieth's fanatic finish
It appeared it was happening again. He even admitted as much after the round. But, after a forgettable front nine and one of the worst drives you'll ever see from a professional, Jordan Spieth not only righted the ship: he charged his vessel forward with a fervor only seen in fairy tales. The 23-year-old, down one to Matt Kuchar after 13 holes, proceeded to trek the next four in five under — which included a near ace and instant-classic eagle — to retake the lead and grab the claret jug at the 2017 Open Championship.
While the dazzling ending left observers awestruck, Spieth himself was remarkably candid regarding his strugg..

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