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The Latest: All Eyes on Spieth as Open Begins at St. Andrews

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The Latest from the 144th British Open, being held on the Old Course at St. Andrews (all times local):

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7 a.m.

With all eyes on Jordan Spieth's quest for the Grand Slam, the British Open is underway on a cool, partly cloudy morning at the Old Course.

Englishman Greg Owen, playing in the first group, rolled in the first birdie of the tournament at No. 1 early Thursday. He was joined by Australian Rod Pampling and Irish amateur Paul Dunne, who both started with pars.

The bigger names will tee off later.