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Sizzling Spieth soars to lead on eagle wings

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Jordan Spieth putts on the first hole for a birdie during the John Deere Classic on July 11, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois

Silvis (United States) (AFP) - Reigning Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth eagled twice in shooting a jaw-dropping 10-under-par 61 to seize the lead in Illinois in his tuneup event for next week's British Open.

The 21-year-old American prodigy fired six birdies in his lowest career US PGA round to stand on 17-under 196 after 54 holes at the John Deere Classic, the event he won two years ago to earn his spot on tour as a teen.