Final-round glance

SOUTHPORT, England — A glance at Sunday’s final round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale:

■ Winner: Jordan Spieth, who shot a 1-under 69 for a 12-under 268 total and a three-stroke victory over Matt Kuchar.

■ How many: Spieth won his first

British Open title, and his third major championship.

■ How: Kuchar had a one-stroke lead on No. 14 before Spieth went birdie-eaglebirdie-birdie-par.

■ Shot of the day: Spieth’s 6-iron that almost went in on the par-3 14th.

■ Shot of the day II: Spieth’s 50-foot putt for eagle on No. 15.

■ Key stat: In the 10 British Opens held at Royal Birkdale, Spieth is the only player to shoot four rounds in the 60s.

■ Noteworthy: Spieth joined Jack Nicklaus and Gene Sarazen as the only players to win three majors at 23 or younger.

■ Quoteworthy: “Today took as much out of me as any day that I’ve ever played golf.” — Spieth

■ Next year: The British Open will be played at Carnoustie in Scotland.