Spieth refreshed, ready to take on the Australian Open (The Associated Press)

SYDNEY (AP) -- Jordan Spieth feels fresh and healthy after a six-week break, and is ready to add another Australian Open crown to his collection of titles.

The No. 5-ranked Spieth won the Australian Open by six shots in 2014, becoming the first American in 20 years to win the tournament, and finished tied for second with Adam Scott last year.

Spieth hasn't played a competitive round since helping the United States regain the Ryder Cup Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club on the first weekend of October.

''I feel very fresh. I feel as strong and healthy as I've felt ... probably ever to be honest,'' he told the Australian Associated Press during a practice round at Royal. Sydney on Monday. It…