Ben Curtis admits his outstanding form towards the end of last season has left him very excited about the 2009 season.
American still looking to improve despite promising 2008
Ben Curtis admits his outstanding form towards the end of last season has left him very excited about the 2009 season.
The 31-year-old American put together a superb run of performances in the second half of his 2008 campaign, claiming four top-10s in his last seven starts - including a runner-up finish at the USPGA Championship at Oakland Hills.
On top of that Curtis also made his Ryder Cup debut during America's triumph over Europe and Valhalla and is hoping he can maintain his level of performance.
"If I could always play like that, like the last six months of the year, I couldn't wish for more," Curtis stated.
"Every week I was playing well. Even if I missed the cut, it was close to being really good. My form was great.
"Overall, though, I can still get better and I need to improve. Every time I left the golf course, I always felt like there were one or two shots I could have done better.
"Of course I need to make a few more putts. I don't think any pro out there will tell you they make enough puts. It just seems like I left a lot of 12-15 footers out there that could have gone in. But overall I'm not complaining."
However, as pleasing as his 2008 season may have been, Curtis concedes that it was still some way from eclipsing the memory of winning the 2003 Open Championship at Royal St George's.
"I will always take that out as number one, no matter what happens for the rest of my career. It's such a unique experience to play golf in that style," the American added.
"Links golf, we only get to play that style once a year and it's truly amazing to be able to have that win as an accomplishment. I will never forget that."
