Lucky eagle saves Spieth's day as he cards 71 at Masters

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The Augusta National golfing gods gave and also took away from Jordan Spieth in an entertaining and eventful opening round for the 2015 champion at the Masters on Thursday. Spieth made a triple-bogey at the par-four ninth after carving his drive into the Augusta pines. But Spieth remained focused and, aided by a couple of lucky breaks, clawed his way back for a one-under-par 71, six shots behind leader Justin Rose.

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