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Texas Amateur golfer Cole Hammer, Spieth off to slow start at U.S. Open Championship

The 120th U.S. Open Championship began today at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., with both Longhorns looking to make up ground tomorrow.

Jordan Spieth (+3) began the day bogey-double bogey after 3-putting on the 1st hole and then managing to get his tee-shot stuck in a tree on the 2nd hole.

Naturally, Spieth responded with three straight birdies to get back to even par but struggled on the back-nine and ultimately finished three shots over par and tied for 71st.

“All-in-all, shooting 3-over at the U.