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Spieth re-thinks goals in light of meteoric rise

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Jordan Spieth of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 12, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - Two major triumphs in one year and a shot at the number one world ranking have Jordan Spieth rapidly recalculating his career goals.

Heading into the PGA Championship that tees off at Whistling Straits on Thursday, the 22-year-old Masters and US Open champion is closing in on Rory McIlroy's number one world ranking much sooner than his meticulous career plan forecast.