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Jordan Spieth disappointed with error-strewn performance in Houston

HUMBLE, TX - APRIL 03:  Jordan Spieth of the United States hits from a green side bunker on the 14th hole during the final round of the Shell Houston Open
Image: Jordan Spieth found trouble galore in Houston but still finished 13th

Jordan Spieth hopes he can cut out the mistakes at Augusta National this week after a poor finish to the Shell Houston Open.

Spieth slumped over the final 10 holes in front of his home supporters in Texas, finishing his final round with a double-bogey to drop into a tie for 13th place.

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And that led to some mixed emotions from the former world No 1, who lost in a play-off in Houston last year before going on to claim his first major championship at Augusta.

"It's tough," Spieth said. "I mean, I had it going there. With the conditions, two under was a very average score. So a very disappointing finish.

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"I need to put it together and not hit every ball in the water. I had eight water balls this week.

"Give me eight more shots and we win the golf tournament. Don't hit it in the water, we win. It's unfortunate.

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"Good news is I got myself in contention, I felt the nerves. I know what I need to work on under pressure now for next week, and everything is there.

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"I just need to put it all together and limit the mistakes. Five over-par holes, that needs to be limited going into a major."

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