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SYDNEY -- Royal Sydney was there for the taking on Thursday morning, yet star international attraction Jordan Spieth was more than content with his three-under round and place in the Australian Open field.Sunny skies and next to no wind made for a perfect scoring environment early on at Royal Sydney -- located just five minutes drive from the famed Bondi Beach -- with Australian amateur Curtis Luck taking advantage of the benign conditions to grab a share of the lead at five-under after the morning wave.Playing his first competitive round at Royal Sydney after winning at The Australian in 2014 and finishing runner-up to Matt Jones at The Lakes last year, Spieth struggled off the tee at times but also showed touches of the class that has taken him to two major triumphs and a stretch as world No. 1.After putting in the deep greenside bunker on the par-three 17th, Spieth dug himself out of trouble in sensational style by stiffing it to a foot to save par, a feat he repeated on 18, before he began the front nine with back-to-back birdies.A birdie on the par-five seventh following a superb second shot saw him momentarily grab a share of the lead, but the good work was undone a hole later when he duffed a flop shot having driven through the green, which resulted in a bogey.Still, the American was more than content with his efforts on day one and predicted conditions to toughen into Friday and across the weekend.I think if I can shoot three-under each day, given the course is going to play harder the next three, shoot three-under each day, then Ill be in good shape, Spieth said.I would certainly like to have gotten off and made a few more putts, but at the same time I was in trouble off the tee a few times and salvaged par. So I feel like Im in good shape to contend at this event, just would like to post the same score three more times.Spieths next assignment will be to negotiate a sticky afternoon tee time on Friday with the temperature in Sydney set to climb to 30 degrees Celsius.The hot conditions are unlikely to serve as a deterrent to the crowds, with Spieths gallery growing throughout the opening round -- culminating on the ninth green where there was next to no viewing spots when the American finished up.Kids were out on course early to watch Spieth in action, some making their way to lessons after just a few holes while others took the opportunity to watch the world No.5 cut his way through all 18.Those a little older would have enjoyed the performance of young Aussie amateur Luck who took the marquee pairing in his stride -- Geoff Ogilvy rounding out the trio -- the 20-year-old west Australian earning high praise from former Masters champion Spieth.Really, really impressive player, Curtis, real simple golf swing, Spieth said of Luck.Just kind of understands where hes at and how to play different shots, and then around the greens he was spectacular, which is something you certainly need to take with you up to the next level. 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Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team.Leading names from the world of cricket have condemned the West Indies U19 teams decision to Mankad their way into the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The West Indies qualified for the knockout stage after defeating Zimbabwe by two runs on Tuesday in hugely controversial circumstances at Chittagong.Needing 227 to win. Zimbabwe began the 50th over on 224-9 but, as he ran in to deliver the first ball, West Indies seamer Keemo Paul flicked off the bails at the bowlers end in an attempt to run out (or mankad) the non-striker. Richard Ngarava was run out by a matter of inches Having confirmed that West Indies captain Shimron Hetmyer wanted to appeal, the umpires referred the decision to the third umpire and TV replays showed that Richard Ngaravas bat was just inches out of the crease.The West Indies celebrated jubilantly when the decision was given but the Zimbabweans were upset and the dismissal has ignited a debate about whether Pauls actions were within the spirit of cricket.Hetmyer said: Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties. Weve seen this in cricket before. Its probably not in the spirit of the game but were happy to have won.Joseph is the leader of the attack, and he stood up for us today. Im proud of him. Michael Holding gives his take on West Indies dramatic two-run win over Zimbabwe through a disputed run-out at the start of the final over. Zimbabwe skipper Brandon Mavuta was visibly upset after the match, although he said he had no comment on the final decision.And Zimbabwe manager Admire Marodza said: It is too early to comment but we are trying to get emotions under control in the dressing room. Everyone is disappointed at the loss.Rules are rules, we cant change them and we cant change what happenedd.dddddddddddd A run-out is a run-out. I dont think it is anything to protest about.Reaction on Twitter was generally critical of the West Indies, England one-day captain Eoin Morgan writing: Disgraceful behaviour in the U19CWC. WIs should be embarrassed!! Eoin Morgan was among the players who criticised the Mankad on Twitter And England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler said: Cant believe what Ive just seen! Embarrassing!Former Zimbabwe star Brendan Taylor added: Disgraceful! Just remember this great game has a funny way in biting you in the back side.However, other players pointed out that West Indies had acted entirely within the rules.Surrey and England man Stuart Meaker asked: Why bring in a law that allows it and then say its not in the spirit? Isnt it poor sportsmanship that hes stealing a run? Nasser Hussain gives his thoughts on West Indies dramatic two-run win over Zimbabwe through a disputed run-out at the start of the final over. Former England head coach Peter Moores told Sky Sports News HQ: I dont think you can blame the bowler or the batter.You can blame the batter because he left the crease but the bowler has played to the rules. I am not sure on the rule regarding whether you have to warn the batsman but for me that is a big part of it.If somebody is creeping too far and it is getting very tight, the bowler is within his rights to say: Listen, if you keep going like that, I am going to Mankad. If you just do it, yes, it is within the law I think, but it seems a bit tough. Also See: Under 19 World Cup fixtures/results Team guide Under 19 World Cup on Sky Live cricket on Sky ' ' '