Welsh professional Terry Hanson hopes to put the disappointment of Cardiff City's FA Cup final defeat to Portsmouth behind him with a good performance in next week's Senior PGA Professional Championship.
Hanson, who coaches a number of the Bluebirds' squad, was in the Wembley crowd to see his side lose 1-0.
But he hopes his fortunes will improve at Northants County when the tournament gets underway a week on Wednesday (28 May).
"I have not had the best preparation as I've been quite busy and playing golf has had to take a back seat. I've played a little but not a lot," said the Cardiff Golf Club professional.
"Being a Cardiff City fan it has been a hell of a season as far as football is concerned.
"Getting tickets (for the final) was not a problem as I teach half the players to play and the manager is keen on golf.
"But I'll be up for it when it comes round. As a club pro I think it is important to keep playing. It keeps your interest in golf.
"I have done a bit of practice and am trying to prepare as best I can."
Not that the 51-year-old will be taking the tournament lightly when it comes around.
"Most of the guys who play in these events are trying to be competitive," said Hanson.
"I am not out there to get beaten, I want to be competitive and if I can't be competitive I am not interested in playing.
"It is still a thrill for me and I put pressure on myself because I want to do well."
Former West Region captain Graham Laing is another who is hoping to turn it on in tournament play.
The 52-year-old from North Wilts Golf Club is playing in the event for the third time but has also had limited time to prepare properly.
"I practised for the first time this year last week with the intention of practising every night and it is encouraging. I felt a bit stiff - but I am getting old," said Laing.
"I will try to do some practice beforehand and just kind of build up to it. I know I have to play in just over a week's time but I don't know if I will have any golf before that.
"It was easier when you were playing from one week to another. The difference is now you tend to focus on that one event, which is tougher. When you get so focused on one event you don't tend to do so well.
"Quite a nice goal would be to make the top 20 but I don't want to set my goals too high. You can get so worked up in making the cut that you forget what you are there for.
"But it is much more relaxed than if I played in the West Region championship with all of the youngsters and there is a lot better feeling when I can drive to the same distance as everyone else."
Donald Stirling returns to defend his title in the £30,000 event from May 28 to 30.