Cink hungry for success at Sugarloaf

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STEWART Cink has been one of the most consistent players on the US tour this season, but as he prepares for a homecoming the Ryder Cup veteran is determined to snap a four-year run without a victory.

Cink is in the field at the 40th ATandT Classic at Sugarloaf, near his home in Atlanta, Georgia.

“I feel I’ve done the necessary work to be up there,” said Cink. “I recommitted myself over the last six months to really not go through the motions, to really work and listen to Butch Harmon, my coach, and be more dedicated.”

Cink is longer off the tee than ever, but his short game had not kept pace. That was his focus in the winter and he said: “Almost everybody has a little bit of weakness in their game in some area.

“It’s easy to go out and work on things you feel you’re great at, because it makes you feel great.

“My short game hasn’t been as good as it should be, and I decided to really address it and improve it.”

The results are evident: Cink has five top-10 finishes in 11 starts and is third in earnings with £1.2million million. He’s number 15 in the world rankings and the only thing which bothers him is the absence of victories.

“I’ve had some high finishes and been pleased with my play overall,” Cink said. “The one that hurt was Tampa, where I felt I could have won and totally threw it away.”