Marcus Armitage carded a second round 68 at the ISPS HANDA UK Championship to continue his encouraging form on the UK Swing - so it is no surprise he would love to see the run of events back on the Race to Dubai in future seasons.
The European Tour has made its full return after the coronavirus hiatus with six consecutive events in the United Kingdom, a run with its own Order of Merit and a focus on Golf For Good - an initiative focused on supporting the communities where the Tour plays, rewarding the true heroes such as the frontline workers, and promoting the many health benefits that golf offers.
There has also been £500,000 distributed by the Tour to charities local to the tournament venues and charities chosen by the leading ten players in the Order of Merit.
On the course there has been some fine golf played across England and Wales and Armitage has certainly contributed to that, claiming two tops 20s and a top 30 in the five events so far.
His six under par total after 36 holes at The Belfry left him right in the mix heading into the weekend, and the Englishman was loving his spell on home soil, even without the presence of spectators due to the pandemic.
"It's been great, I think they should have a UK Swing going forward for years to come," he said.
"I know I'm a bit biased, but I think it's fantastic. I think when the crowds come back a UK Swing will be unbelievable."
After four hours were lost to a waterlogged course on day one, Armitage and 58 others were faced with a 7am restart to complete the opening round.
The 33-year-old had just two holes to finish and while he admits the golfing scenario was not ideal, the early start was no problem.
"I love the morning," he said. "Nine o'clock at night I'm in bed, get up at 5am. I love it.
"It was difficult. I was on a good roll yesterday and then I came back this morning after the restart and it was a little bit different. It upset me a little bit but we got back out there and at the end of the day we're in the UK, so you've got to accept these things.
"The course is fantastic, it's got a lot of history. It would be good to have a chance over the weekend to be part of that history."
Armitage's good form comes despite his coach recently unexpectedly deciding to end their relationship.
The man known affectionately as The Bullet admits it has been a difficult few weeks after receiving that news, but he is happy to still have a strong team around him.
"My coach left me a few weeks ago and it's been a bit of a struggle mentally, trying to work everything out on my own," he said. "Luckily I've been able to get a few good things together this week and it's gelling nicely.
"I just got a letter saying, 'it's the end of the road for me and you, kid'. I was mentally struggling and I still do a little bit. He won't speak to me or anything but it is what it is and you've got to keep going.
"Luckily I've got a few good people around me to guide me in the right direction."
