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Jordan Spieth at Memorial Tournament 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Score, Reaction

If Jordan Spieth wants to carry a two-tournament winning streak into the U.S. Open, he's going to have his work cut out for him the rest of the weekend.

Spieth carded a two-under 70 in Thursday's first round at the 2016 Memorial Tournament, putting him six back of leader Dustin Johnson. The world No. 2 is tied for 32nd place overall with a number of players still remaining on the course.

Playing partner Rory McIlroy sits one stroke behind Spieth in a tie for 54th. Both golfers played inconsistent rounds, with McIlroy interspersing the occasional befuddling hole with an otherwise solid round and Spieth struggling all day off the tee.