Despite a missed cut last week in Mississippi, Paul sounded positive about things as he prepared for this week's Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. The reason for much of his enthusiasm is that he has finally made the decision to introduce a Belly Putter to his game.

"I actually hit the ball quite well last week, even in the first round where I shot 77, but honestly my putting is just horrible. I have had a Belly Putter made for me and it feels good. Don Fardon, my coach, has been suggesting that I try it for some time and based on what I have seen so far it already feels like the right decision. I have used one previously, in fact it was at the Australian Open in 2004, but that one wasn't really set up properly for me and I did not have a lot of confidence in it. This one however feels good."

"I have worked incredibly hard this year in trying to improve my putting but whatever I have tried it hasn't been working so drastic measures were needed."  

"I have played the venue for this week's event in San Antonio three times and have played well on occasions so am looking for hopefully an improved week."