GRANT Scott went within a few metres of breaking two course records in a sizzling week on the Australian PGA Pro-Am circuit in Victoria.
The Nelson Bay touring professional started his winning streak when he shot a course-record six-under-par 66 to win the Curlewis Pro-Am by three shots last week at Curlewis Golf Club.
Much to Scott's dismay he was not credited with the new course record because two of the tee boxes were not back as far as possible.
"I didn't find out until the next day, but apparently two of the tees weren't right back," Scott said.
"They were probably a metre or two forward, which seems pretty stupid, but that's what they ruled."
The 32-year-old backed up his Curlewis victory with a win the next day at the Lonsdale Pro-Am when he shot a course-record six-under 65 around Lonsdale Golf Club.
That time he was credited with the record and his name was added to the honour board at the club.
Scott finished one stroke ahead of Victoria's Adam Porker. The only other NSW player in the 65-strong field was Craig Parry, who finished equal 36th at three over par.
"The only difference to my game was I started making some putts," Scott said. "I don't think I'm hitting it any better than I have been, but once you start making some putts, scores like that are possible."
Scott was planning a two-week break from tournament play but intends to hit the course where he lives at Horizons Golf Club in readiness for the Victorian PGA Championship from February 11 to 14.
The Dubbo junior made headlines in August last year when he revealed to The Herald that he closed his eyes when he was hitting the ball.
He had used the technique as a training aid on the practice range for two years prior to trying it on the course in a pro-am event during the East Coast Swing Series in the Hunter and Central Coast.
Only used for chip shots from 50 metres in, Scott first used the technique during the pro-am event at Toronto Country Club.
Scott read in a coaching manual that players have a tendency to steer the ball when they are under pressure and by closing their eyes they can make better contact.
Scott enjoyed immediate success with the technique and is still using it for his short iron shots.