Former Masters champion Adam Scott says he still feels physically and mentally capable of competing with golf’s best and is determined to prove his relevance at the Australian PGA Championship this week, despite a long stretch without a victory.

Back on home soil, the 45-year-old admits he hasn’t had many opportunities to win in recent years but believes a strong performance in the coming weeks could reignite his career.

“Yeah, it’d be really special, certainly at this point in my career,” the 2013 Masters champion told reporters Tuesday at Royal Queensland. “I feel like the chances have been kind of few and far between the last couple of years, and I haven’t taken advantage of them when I’ve been there. So to put myself in that position this weekend will be great.”

Scott’s last win, the 2020 Genesis Invitational, marked his 32nd professional victory, but the past year has been challenging at the majors. He missed the cut at the Masters for the first time since 2009 and followed that with a disappointing 79 in the final round of the U.S. Open, falling short of a second major title.

Despite the struggles, Scott’s body remains strong, and he is embracing his role as a veteran on tour while chasing a third Australian PGA Championship title, adding to his 2013 and 2019 wins.

“I’m starting to turn into that kind of old golf pro,” said Scott, who skipped last year’s event, won by young Queenslander Elvis Smylie. “I remember when I turned pro and looked at guys my age now, thinking how old they were—and that’s me. But personally, I feel physically and mentally able to do it still. Fortunately, I’m not in aches-and-pains phases yet, and I’m really motivated.

“I really think I just need to sharpen up my focus a little bit and get back in that winning circle.”