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Kristie Ackert

Jordan Spieth survives roller-coaster third round at Valspar Championship

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Jordan Spieth’s Valspar Championship round Saturday was as turbulent as the storm clouds churning over him all afternoon at the Innisbrook Resort.

The three-time major champion had five bogeys and answered with five birdies and an eagle as winds churned all day at the Copperhead Course. He still finished just one shot back of leader Adam Schenk, who birdied the 18th hole to go into the clubhouse at 8 under par.

Spieth admitted he was churning inside, especially after he was warned about taking too much time on the back nine.

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