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Spieth, McIlroy head strong US Open field

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Jordan Spieth of the US, seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 115th US Open, at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington, on June 16, 2015

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - Jordan Spieth will be chasing the second leg of golf's Grand Slam, but he will have to contend with world No. 1 Rory McIlroy and some legends of the game at the US Open which begins Thursday.

Reigning Masters champion Spieth and McIlroy head up a strong field of 156 that includes the top 60 players in the world squaring off on a course unlike any other that has ever hosted a US Open.