Furyk cherishes victories

Last updated: 29th July 2010

Jim Furyk says he has been happy to trade his usual consistent form for a more erratic campaign highlighted by two victories on the PGA Tour.

The world number five has produced up-and-down results this year, including missing the cut at The Masters and Open Championship.

But his two wins at the Transitions Championship and Verizon Heritage have already equalled his highest victory tally for a single season.

And the 2003 US Open champion will be aiming to break his personal record at this week's Greenbrier Classic.

"It would be great to have a three-win season. I've never done it," he said.

"Two was my most in a year, so it would be nice to break new ground," added the 15-time winner on the PGA Tour.

"As I've always said, that's the goal every week. Winning golf tournaments is really what drives everyone."

Although his trademark consistency shone through, Furyk suffered a victory drought over the last two years and is now relieved to be back to winning ways

"The last couple of years, in '08 and '09, I didn't win and that was a sore spot with me. I talked a lot about it in the press," the 40-year-old said.

"I was very consistent in those years, had a lot of top finishes and opportunities to win, but I never got over the hump."

Furyk added: "This year has been a little bit of an opposite year. I've been a little bit more inconsistent; I've missed a few cuts. I haven't had nearly as many top-10 finishes, but I've always said I would trade it.

"The goal is to win some golf tournaments so to get over that hump this year and win those events has been a lot of fun."