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Another case of "so near yet so far" What do you feel you need to do to make more cuts & get back to where you belong - i.e. at the top of leader boards?

Eric Hindle

Well Eric, good question. The answer I guess is I need to do everything a little better. The last couple of weeks I have at least hit a lot more good shots in general. My swing is repeating a lot more consistently but as we all know that is not the be all and end all. In Singapore my short game was nowhere near sharp enough, and that in the end cost me making the cut. I need all areas of my game to improve but a little goes a long way in golf. As badly as I have performed this year if I can just find one shot a round I will be back in the middle of the pack, and one and a half I will start to contend again. If I were an amateur you would surely think that with consistent effort you could reduce your handicap by that much would you not!! However if it was that easy we would all be doing it I guess. Rest assured though I think I can do it and it will be a great relief to me when I do. Thanks for following. David.

Hi David, Great to see you play at the Portugese Masters, I enjoyed watching the putting drills. I was sorry to see you didn't make the cut. Your tee shot on the 6th was superb. One thing that impressed me watching you and Anthony Wall was the ball strike and flight with the fairway woods and rescues. What is the secret for getting the ball to fly the way you achieve? All the best for the rest of the season Quentin

Quentin Grandison

Hi Quentin, It's basically a lot of practice! With Fairway woods you've got to try to sweep the ball and not hit down on like you would with an iron. But if you strike the ball out of the middle of the club with good clubhead speed then this is the flight you will get. Unfortunately there aren't any secrets I'm afraid! Glad you enjoyed the golf in Portugal. Regards, David.

David, many congratulations on your 7th place at Crans. I believe it will be the start of a return to major form. As one of Golf's good-guys, you deserve it. Best wishes for the rest of the season, and look forward to seeing you back at Gleneagles next year, and also playing a major role in Colin's team at Celtic Manor. Steve Kettlewell (your airport courtesy car driver when leaving the Johnnie Walker 2009).

Steve Kettlewell

Hi Steve, it must have been your driving that inspired me into coming into some form in Switzerland!! I'll certainly be giving it my all to get into Monty's team for Celtic Manor. Cheers, David.

Hi David I was so delighted to see that you made a splendid return to form this week and knew that it had to happen soon. Perhaps the mountain air helped a little. No doubt you have been working hard to get back to the form you are very capable of. I also read of your determination to get back in the Ryder Cup team and there is no reason why that should not happen. Very well done. Robin Evans

Robin Evans

Hi Robin, thanks so much for your message - it was great to finish well in Switzerland last week - I think it was a combination of a lot of hard work, the mountain air and of course having my Dad with me!! Am hoping to have a really good end to the season. Regards, David.

Hi David, I am fortunate enough as a Brit living in NY to get to go to the Masters each year as my wifes family live in Augusta. I was on 15 when you nearly had a double eagle and this is probably one of the best golf shots I have ever seen (Phil's on 7 this year maybe just beat it!)! I followed you closely that year, including on the flight home with you and Thomas Bjorn! What are your thoughts about Augusta National and your favourite and least favourite holes? I will be back there in 2010 and I hope you will be too........

Robert Partridge

Hello there Robert, I can honestly say that Augusta is my favourite place to play golf. There are too many good holes to mention but If I had to mention one then the 12th is probably the most difficult hole. My least favourite is the par three 4th hole - I reckon it's too long now! Lucky you going there every year! Kind regards, David.