Jordan Spieth plays John Deere Classic for British Open preparation and FedEx Cup points

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Jordan Spieth is playing the John Deere Classic to prepare for the British Open and improve his FedEx Cup standing. He is skipping the Scottish Open to get extra practice time at Royal Birkdale, where he won in 2017. Spieth is currently around 50th in the FedEx Cup standings, which is crucial for qualifying for major events next year. This decision marks the second time in 11 years Spieth has played the John Deere Classic and skipped the Scottish Open.


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