Chris Doak's rookie season on the European Tour last year may not have gone to plan but the Greenock pro is determined to regain his place at the top table.
The 32-year-old earned a card for the main circuit at the qualifying school in 2008 to set the seal on a glory-laden campaign which also saw him top the Tartan Tour's order of merit and win the PGA Play-offs.
Doak illuminated his debut season amid the elite with a share of 11th in the Andalucian Open and a tie for 19th in the Johnnie Walker championship at Gleneagles but he lost his playing rights at the end of year having finished 168th on the money list.
The Scot is remaining upbeat, however, and with his 2010 schedule set to take in events on both the Challenge Tour and the domestic circuit, the two-time Northern Open champion is feeling positive ahead of the new season.
"There are not many players from qualifying school who keep their cards but I expected to do it," said Doak. "That didn't happen but playing on the European Tour was a great experience and a learning year.
"I have category nine for the Challenge Tour which should get me a full season and I want to get back up to the tour either by making the top 20 on the rankings or through the qualifying school. I'm looking to be positive."
26 February, 2010