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Spieth to lose No. 1 ranking to McIlroy after missed cut

Yahoo Sports | August 28, 2015

Related Topics: Jordan Spieth, Thomas Edison, Rory McIlroy, The Barclays, US Open (tennis)

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Jordan Spieth of the United States watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of The Barclays at Plainfield Country Club on August 28, 2015 in Edison, New Jersey (AFP Photo/Ross Kinnaird)

Edison (United States) (AFP) - Jordan Spieth's first spell atop the world golf rankings proved short as the Masters and US Open champion missed the cut at the Barclays on Friday to hand the top spot back to Rory McIlroy.

Spieth, 22, was playing his first tournament since taking the number one ranking with a runner-up finish to Jason Day at the PGA Championship on August 16.

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