Casey Jarvis admits he is riding the crest of a wave as he put himself in contention to win his third DP World Tour title this season at the Hero Indian Open.
It was only just over a month ago that the South African won his first title on Tour in Kenya, but he backed that up a week later with victory in his national Open which saw him earn an invite to the Masters Tournament.
On his return to action after a two-week break, the in-form 22-year-old opened with a one-over-par 73 in New Delhi on Thursday but he made nine birdies in an impressive 64 in the second round to sit one adrift of clubhouse leader and defending champion Eugenio Chacarra.
Victory this week would see Jarvis, third on the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World, become the quickest player to win three DP World Tour titles in a single season since countryman Branden Grace in 2012.
“I don't think I have an edge over anyone out here,” he said.
“They're all so good. But I think I'm just running on confidence at the moment.
"I think my game is in a good place, and yeah, I'm just playing really well.”
DLF Golf and Country Club is one of the toughest assignments on the DP World Tour, with last year's edition seeing just three players finish under par.
While scoring is proving easier this time around, Jarvis is viewing the Gary Player-designed course as "perfect preparation" for his upcoming Major Championship appearance at Augusta National.
“The greens are very slopey, and I know Augusta is also very slopey,” added the World Number 69.
“They're extremely fast, and I'm sure it'll be just as fast there. So, I think it's the perfect preparation and it's a special place to be."
