JORDAN SPIETH today admitted he is relishing the prospect of travelling to Scotland as the reigning Masters champion.

The 21-year-old American became the second youngest winner of the Green Jacket at Augusta on Sunday with a record-equalling aggregate and a four-shot win over Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson.

Spieth, who sent records tumbling with his triumphant march to glory, has jumped to No.2 in the world rankings behind Rory McIlroy, and the young Texan will be a hot favourite for the next Major on the calendar, the US Open in June.

A few weeks after that, the global bandwagon will rumble into the cradle of the game when the Open Championship takes place at St Andrews.

"Hopefully at that point I'll be going to St Andrews for the third leg of the grand slam," he said with a chuckle. "You can't win four unless you win the first one, right?

"We went to St Andrews before we went to Royal Aberdeen for the Walker Cup in 2011. I consider it to be one of the coolest places in the world and it's going to be really special going as the Masters champion."

Augusta National seemed to suit Spieth to a tee. They say you need experience to master its abundant nuances and perils, but Spieth, who was joint runner-up here a year ago, blasted that notion out of Rae's Creek with a stunning, resilient display as he kept a host of Major champions at arm's length.

"I think imagination is key," he added. "I grew up just playing a lot more than I did hitting balls on a range and just doing the same thing over and over again. I like to see lines, I like to see shapes, I like putts that break. And that's what the course gives.

"From the minute I played I was very excited because I felt it suited my game. Ultimately it comes down to imagination. You are never hitting off a flat slope, unless it's a tee shot or par-three, and you've just got to adapt to it.

"This isn't an honour that is carried lightly. The members of Augusta and everyone who is part of the Masters demand the highest quality on and off the course from their champions. I feel ready to carry that baton."

Spieth continues to set his bar higher and higher, and the prospect of an exciting rivalry with four-times Major champ McIlroy is one that is being eagerly anticipated by a captivated golfing world

The youngster added: "The ultimate goal is to be No.1 player in the world. I'm still chasing that goal and it's going to be difficult, but to be a big step closer is huge for me.

"Rory has got four majors and that's something I can still only dream about. As far as a rivalry is concerned right now? I don't know.

"But I look forward to getting in the heat of the moment with him a couple of times in the near future and see if we can battle it out and test our games."