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UT Tower to light in honor of Spieth tonight

The campus landmark will be lit in burnt orange to recognize former Longhorn Jordan Spieth’s U.S. Open win.

AUSTIN, Texas – The UT Tower will light this evening (June 22) in recognition of Jordan Spieth's win at the 2015 U.S. Open on Sunday.

Spieth captured the U.S. Open title and made history in the process, becoming the first Texas player to win back-to-back major tournaments, the first Texas player to win two majors in one season, the second Texas player to win two majors (Ben Crenshaw) and the second Texas player to win the U.