How well will Spieth rebound at Oakmont from Masters meltdown?

By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth will launch his U.S. Open title defense next week at Oakmont where, in the eyes of some, a question mark will be hovering over his ability to rebound from his shocking back-nine collapse at the Masters in April. Aged just 22, Spieth has already established a reputation for his remarkable composure when competing and that is what made his Masters meltdown even more astonishing. Spieth himself believes that he has put the nightmare experience behind him, with the help of family and close friends, but acknowledges that he will remain under that particular spotlight at least until next year's Masters.

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