Adam Scott heads to Bay Hill with sights on a third consecutive win

Adam Scott is confident of continuing his hot streak as he heads to this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational chasing a third consecutive PGA Tour victory.

Scott has seen a dramatic upturn in form since switching from his long putter to the conventional flat stick in the autumn, putting together an impressive run of results over the early part of the year.

The Australian followed with a tied-second finish at the Northern Trust Open with back-to-back wins at the Honda Classic and WGC-Cadillac Championship, lifting him back to world No 6.

After taking a week off at last week's Valspar Championship, Scott returns to action at Bay Hill and feels upbeat about his chances of becoming the first player since Rory McIlroy in 2014 to win three PGA Tour events in as many starts.

"You have got to take advantage of it (form) while it's there," Scott said. "That's the big thing, and obviously I feel confident I can play well this week.

"Nothing feels any different than when I left Doral and I'd like to get myself in that position to win again this week and keep it running.

"Tiger kept running for about ten years, so I've got a couple more weeks in me! Hopefully I haven't peaked too early.

"The point is to try to get yourself ready for every tournament you play and managing your schedule and managing, how much energy you spend practicing and playing.

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"It's just a matter of finding that formula for you. I'm always trying to ask myself the question and be honest do I need rest, do I need practice, what suits me right now."

Scott makes up part of Thursday's featured group coverage when he tees off alongside Brandt Snedker and world No 7 Henrik Stenson, who narrowly missed out on victory to Matt Every last year. 

The former world No 1 has had mixed success at Bay Hill having finished tied 35th last year and settling for third in 2014 having led going in to the final round, with Scott looking forward to another testing week. 

"This is demanding in similar kind of ways to PGA National," Scott added. There's just no recovery from the water.

"From the same position in the fairway, one goes in the water and one goes close and the three shots is gone in one swing of the club from each player.

"I've always liked the golf course. I think it's a good test of where your game is at and some preparation for what's to come. It is exciting and certainly challenging."

Watch the Arnold Palmer invitational throughout the week live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf. Live featured group coverage begins on Thursday from 11.30am.