As the Challenge Tour players take their well-earned break after a tough first half of the season, we catch up with the top five players in the Rankings and ask them five simple questions about their seasons so far and what they believe the future holds, starting with Benjamin Hebert.
Benjamin Hebert
How has the Challenge Tour season been for you so far?
"It was not a great year for me before the back-to-back wins at the Credit Suisse Challenge and the English Challenge because I missed a lot of cuts in a row and that period put a lot of doubts in my head.
"But now it's completely different after what has happened and I have a very good chance of getting onto The European Tour next year so I am very happy about that."
How do you rate this year in comparison to previous seasons in your professional career?
"I think that this is one of the best seasons I’ve had because I feel that my game is more consistent than ever before and, having won two tournaments already, I can lay down some high expectations for the future on whatever Tour I’m on because now I have learned how to win big events."
What is your greatest personal moment of the Challenge Tour year so far?
"It was definitely my win at the Credit Suisse Challenge because it was my first success on the Challenge Tour.
"The last day was pretty tough as it rained all day and I was leading by three shots before the last round, so the pressure was on but it was great to come through it all and win."
What are your aims for the rest of the year in the Challenge Tour?
"The best scenario would be to win one more event and go directly on The European Tour, but if not, to just finish in the top 15 and avoid the Qualifying School would suffice.
"But I must keep my focus on staying in the top ten and maybe then that third victory might just happen."
What are your career aims beyond 2011?
"I want to establish myself in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings. I would also love to play in the 2016 Olympics Games and of course, The Ryder Cup 2018 in France - well that would be my dream!"
