Spieth continues to build a solid road to Augusta

Spieth’s confidence is a long way from where it was in December, when he put away his clubs for a month and did some serious soul-searching about his future.

BACK ON TRACK: Jordan Spieth plays his approach to No 15 during Saturday's third round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Picture: Sam Greenwood, Getty Images

PONTE VEDRA BEACH – At his worst, Jordan Spieth loves showing up to Augusta National. At his best, the 2015 Masters champion can’t wait to get back.

Former world No. 1 Spieth is emerging from a years-long slump that dropped his world ranking from No. 2 in 2018 to No. 92 in January after missing the cut at Torrey Pines. But all of the struggles to restore his swing to its 2015 peak have paid off with a torrid run of contending finishes as the road builds toward Augusta.