Jordan Spieth has insisted that he learned valuable lessons from his 2014 Masters experience ahead of this year's tournament at Augusta.
Spieth was on course to become the youngest ever Masters champion as he went into the final seven holes with a two-shot lead, only to hit consecutive bogeys that allowed Bubba Watson to come back and clinch the green jacket.
The 21-year-old goes into the tournament in good form and is hoping that he is now better equipped to close out a victory should he be in contention.
"Last year I remember being in here saying I had no expectations, didn't know what it was going to be like, never played the tournament before," Spieth told reporters.
"This year, I come in maybe expecting to play well on a course I feel very comfortable on. I feel like it suits my game nicely and also I feel like I've been playing well. Having been so close last year and having a little experience and riding some momentum, I hope to put myself in contention and use what I've learned since last year.
"I think last year's event, I certainly took a couple things out of it, as well as the positives that came from closing out a couple of tournaments at the end of the year and a few weeks ago."
Spieth has been paired with Henrik Stenson and Billy Horschel for the opening two rounds at Augusta.
Barney Corkhill
