Jordan Spieth’s stunning victory in the Masters at Augusta is surely going to be the first of many Major titles the 21-year-old wins during his career.

The Texan equalled Tiger Woods’ record for the lowest Masters score when posting 18-under to beat Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose by four shots, and he also became the first golfer to reach 19-under in the tournament at one stage in the final round.

Having led from start to finish, Spieth demonstrated he has the mental strength to complement his dazzling all-round game to be a multiple Major winner.

So much so, that Spieth is just 15/8 with Betfair to complete the career Grand Slam of Majors, and he is 11/4 to win another Major this year. Given that the US Open and The Open will be played before he turns 22 at the end of July, it would be some achievement for Spieth, should he win one of those two.

But would you bet against it given the form he is currently in?

Few golfers have enjoyed the sort of hot streak Spieth has been riding for the past month or so. He won the Valspar Championship and followed that up with a runners-up spot in the Texas Open. He then lost out in a play-off at the Houston Open before heading to Augusta to tear the course apart during the opening two rounds before playing solidly over the weekend to become the second youngest winner of the Masters behind Woods.

His dominant success followed an impressive debut at Augusta in 2014 when he shared the 54-hole lead with Bubba Watson and briefly held a two-shot advantage in the final round. Spieth eventually finished in a tie for second behind Watson.

The question now is whether Spieth can translate his Masters performances to the other Majors and emulate Rory McIlroy, who won The Open and the USPGA last year, and just needs the Masters to complete his own Grand Slam.
Spieth finished in a tie for 17th at the US Open last year before being in a tie for 36th at The Open. He then missed the cut at the USPGA, so there is plenty of room for improvement.

However, given the improvement Spieth has shown in the last few months, never mind the past two or three years, there is every reason to think he can add another Major before 2015 is out.

He is solid from tee to green, is deadly with the putter and looks the type of golfer who won’t get carried away by his first Major win. Woods may have shown glimpses of his old sparkle in the Masters, but Spieth demonstrated he is the future of US golf.

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The shirts make a great gift for golf enthusiasts who have a sense of style. If you’re an avid golfer and want to break free from the more traditional look, these shirts are for you as well.

Spring is definitely in the air, as March Madness has just produced another Duke championship, and the Red Sox and Yankees kicked off the baseball season on Opening Day. It’s even warm now in C-Town after the nasty snowstorm from last week.

Now we have The Masters this week, with Tiger Woods trying to get back his mojo on the most famous golf course in the world. We now know that he previously had an incredible advantage, as he was able to use his babe posse to ensure he never let any sexual frustration or pent up sexual energy impede his game. Can he still perform at peak levels without this constant release? It has to be more difficult now that he isn’t getting any. Not only that, the whole world knows about it and will be reminding him of it for years to come. This week we’ll see just how good he really is.

While watching Tiger and the other golf pros this weekend, you’re bound to get the itch to get back out there yourself. Most of you avid golfers are way ahead of us on this. With that in mind, think about ways you can take your game to the next level this year.

Naturally, much of your focus will be on your swing and whether you can improve your game by upgrading your gear, but spend some time thinking about your own fitness and how that might impact your game. Sure, this isn’t basketball, and you can still do well in this game with your usual beer intake and your growing pot belly, but improving your general fitness, your strength and your flexibility can give you an edge.

Our Fitness Editor, Mike Furci, has two articles in the archives that you should check out as you approach the new golf season. His first article covers the importance of strength training for golfers, particularly exercises that strengthen your lower back. Here’s what Mike said in 2000, well before Tiger sculpted his body and took his game to the next level.

Many golfers I talk with think that injuries like low back pain and shoulder problems are just a part of the game. What if I told you that a strength and conditioning program can cure most of these ailments, and can dramatically improve the risk of experiencing future problems? In addition, a proper program can dramatically improve your game. Many pros, including Nancy Lopez will tell you that their strength and conditioning programs helped their game, and it also saved their careers.

Many top professionals are seeing the benefits of getting into, and staying in top physical condition. Professional golfers are finally looking at themselves for what they are…athletes. That’s right, golfers are athletes. To be successful in what many consider to be a game of frustration and skill, one need’s strength, endurance, balance, coordination, finesse, and timing. These aspects of the game cannot be found in a pro shop. Most people focus on the latest ball or most expensive club to be competitive. They do not look toward their bodies for the answer. These same people with the finest equipment money can buy, can’t walk up a flight of stairs without gasping for air.

Mike followed up that article with another that took a closer look at ways you can prevent golf injuries.

So, if you’re happy with your scores, keep guzzling that beer and inhaling those hot dogs. But, if you want to improve your game, and also look a little better in your new golf clothes, forget about the expensive golf clubs and get your ass in shape!