Spieth wins playoff for second Australian Open title (Reuters)

Golf - Australian Open Golf Tournament - Sydney, Australia - 20-11-2016 Jordan Spieth of the United States reacts to sinking a putt on the 16th hole on his way to winning the tournament. REUTERS/Jason ReedSYDNEY (Reuters) - World number five Jordan Spieth showed major-winning class when it mattered by draining a 12-foot birdie putt to claim the Australian Open title for the second time after a three-way sudden death playoff on Sunday.

The American, who also lifted the Stonehaven Cup in 2014, shot a final three-under 69 to join Australian clubhouse leaders Ashley Hall and Cameron Smith, who both shot final round 66s, on 12-under-par for the tournament.

Replaying the par-four 18th hole in front…