Jordan Spieth took the top spot in the World Golf Rankings after a second-place finish last years PGA Championship. Now at No. 3 after a lackluster 2016 to this point, Spieth is looking to reclaim form at this years edition of the major Evan Longoria Jersey beginning Thursdayin Springfield, N.J.The key toreminding everyone of the dominance he displayed a year ago?Keeping it simple.Recently, Ive quickened my step and gotten back to the gunslinger way I grew up playing which I just step up and hit it, Spieth told reporters Tuesday at Baltusrol Golf Club. I went from over-di secting shots to really feeling like le s is more. Now I just want to step to the next shot and hit itGolf is a game where you smack it, go up to the next one, smack it again and count it all up at Peter Fairbanks Jersey the end. Simplifying things has really been the trend recently.Jordan Spieth is out at Baltusrol getting a feel for the course. PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) Spieth has two tournament wins this calendar year, but after losing his grip on the Masters in gut-wrenching fashion in April, hes mi sed the cut at THE PLAYERS Mike Brosseau Jersey , finished tied for 37th at the U.S. Open and 30th at The Open Championship earlier this month.MORE: Spieth said after The Open he thought hes had a solid year, and by any standard measure hes right. However, after winning two majors last year and finishing second and fourth in the others, expectations are sky high for the golfer who's set to turn 23 on Wednesday.It is what it is. It's something to be expected, Spieth said of outside perceptions of his season."I feel I could improve as a player and have the same results. To everyone else it wont look like an improvement over a year, but to me it does. I dont think Im a better player this year than I was last year. I think Nate Lowe Jersey Im the same player thats been getting a little too frustrated."Despite the lack of similar results to 2015, Spieth said he feels he has reached some goals this season, mentioning his increased driving distance. But perhaps Sergio Romo Jersey the one aspect of his game and life thats improved the most cant be measured."I feel Ive matured quite a bit this year as a person and player in trying to stay focused on my own goals and keep outside noise outside," Spieth said."I set my own expectations this year. Have I met them? Not yet. I still can based on the goals I have."Spieth tees off for Round 1 at 1:25 p.m. ET on Thursday with Bubba Watson and Sergio Garcia.