"Despite inconsistent driving of the ball for the first three rounds and a very cold putter all week, I posted two under par for the week in some tricky conditions and finished in a tie for 32nd place.

"Though I know better than to play the "what if…" game, I truly am very encouraged to think about what a great week it could have been if my usual strengths had matched up with my improved iron play.

"I know that I am a great putter, and though that part of my game hasn't been shining over the past two tournaments, I'm confident that I will putt well more often than not. That means "Lots" of great golf is in the near future."

Malnati is right - he will putt well more often than not - and if he does so on these greens which we know he likes, there's no reason he can't contend. His best performances away from that win in the SFC have come on correlating courses, such as TPC Southwind where both Gay and English have also won, and he looks to have outstanding each-way prospects.