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Spieth captures John Deere in a playoff to build Open momentum

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Jordan Spieth tees off on the second hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run on July 12, 2015 in Silvis, Illinois (AFP Photo/Michael Cohen)

Silvis (United States) (AFP) - Reigning Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth defeated Tom Gillis on the second playoff hole Sunday to claim the John Deere Classic, the final US PGA tune-up for next week's British Open.

Coming off his second John Deere title in three years will give Spieth an extra spring in his step as the world number two tries to continue his run at history at St.