Spieth sparks debate on best British Open build-up

By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth's decision to compete in this week's PGA Tour event in the United States has cast a spotlight on the best way to prepare for the British Open -- whether or not to play links golf in advance. Many of the biggest names in the game opted to tee it up at the Scottish Open in Gullane while tuning up for the third major of the year but Spieth preferred instead to get his competitive juices flowing at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois. Making his choice of venue even more topical is the fact that Spieth has won the first two majors of the season and will be targeting the third leg of a unique calendar grand slam when he sets off in Thursday's opening round at St. Andrews.

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