Defending champion David Lynn is looking for some inspiration as he returns to the scene of his last victory.
Since winning the Portugal Masters at Oceånico Victoria Golf Club in Vilamoura 12 months ago, the 40 year old's best finish was tied 21st at the Omega European Masters a month ago.
Lynn has juggled events on both sides of the Atlantic this season and that has contributed to him not performing consistently, but he hopes familiar territory will help give him a kick-start.
"You see the shots you were hitting last year and relive those moments," he said.
"I am hoping there is going to be some sort of inspiration again to get me going this week.
"I suppose there is a little bit of extra pressure (as defending champion) but every week comes with its own pressure as you put pressure on yourself to perform week in, week out so I'd like to perform again this week.
"I've not played an awful lot of golf this year. This is my 13th event in Europe so it is to be expected to find myself down the order of merit (108th).
"But this week if I can find a bit of inspiration from last year and crack on, who knows, maybe I could win back to back."
