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Number one spot consoles Spieth after major defeat

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Jordan Spieth of the US, seen during the final round of the PGA Championship, at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on August 16, 2015

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - Jordan Spieth failed to add a third major title to his 2015 resume, but with his runner-up finish to Jason Day at Whistling Straits, the 22-year-old claimed another coveted honor: the world number one ranking.

Spieth, the Masters and US Open winner, was touted as the player headed for history at the 97th PGA Championship, where he had a chance to join legendary Ben Hogan and superstar Tiger Woods as the only men to win three majors in a year.