Shiv Kapur is having a good time on the greens. For someone who hasn't won any title in seven years since starting his professional career with a season-ending Asian Tour victory back in 2005, three titles in less than a year is a great achievement.
In the last 10 months, the 31-year-old Kapur has won three titles -- Shubhkamna Champions in December, Gujarat Kensville Challenge in February, and Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final last week -- topped the opening day leaderboard at the prestigious British Open and regained his European Tour card.
"I think I am getting better with age!" Kapur said at the Delhi Golf Club here on Tuesday.
"I am more patient now. I have handled situation better in the last one year and I have learnt to accept things better. It is hard because, there are weeks when you play well but still not win. I was playing well in Foshan City in China but didn't play well on the last day," he said.
Playing non-stop golf has left him drained of energy but he is ready give his best shot at the Hero Indian Open, which is celebrating its 50th year, starting at the DGC from Thursday.
"It was satisfying. Playing three tours, juggling between events and finally winning in the end is satisfying. But mentally it was straining. I got tired but coming into the tournament with a victory boosts the confidence," Kapur said.
"I need to get my energy up this week. For the last few years, I have been telling you guys how much I want to win this tournament, how it is the fifth major for all of us and it still remains a dream to win the Indian Open.
"It is happening in DGC this year and the fact that it is the 50th year, makes it more special and knowing that you are coming into the event playing close to your best also gives me a better chance this year," the Delhi golfer added.
With so much success and that too after a long time, it gets difficult to choose one favourite moment. Kapur said every moment of the success has been the highlight of past 10 months.
"I wanted to get my European Tour card early in the season and to get it last week is one of the highlights, leading the Open on day one was also a highlight and I hope I can get in front of you guys on Sunday and say this event too was one of the highlights."