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Spieth savors number one spot after close PGA call

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Aug 16, 2015; Sheboygan, WI, USA; Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth ended one of the best major seasons ever by a player on a bittersweet note at the PGA Championship on Sunday as he had to settle for second place while becoming world number one for the first time.

In pursuit of a rare third grand slam title in the same year, the Masters and U.S. Open champion closed with a four-under-par 68 at Whistling Straits for a 17-under total of 271, finishing three strokes behind the triumphant Jason Day.