Rory McIlroy began to show glimmers of the play that saw him reach the number one rankings last year at the Texas Open and at a good time too as the year's first major draws ever nearer.
The man from Northern Ireland finished second at last week's Texas Open, his best placing of the year and at a tournament he hadn't intended to play in.
Indeed, a trip to San Antonio was only added to McIlroy's schedule after a string of below-par showings saw him lose the top spot in the rankings and seemingly his confidence too.
However, on the back of a final day 66, McIlroy insists that he is feeling good heading to Augusta for the Masters next week.
"I think over the last three rounds especially it's (been) eliminating the stupid mistakes that I was making on the course, mental errors," he said. "You know, to finish off this tournament with a round like today is obviously great going into Augusta.
"So, even though... I didn't get the trophy - Martin just played too good today, I mean, 63 out there in these conditions is phenomenal - I'm really pleased with my game, and I think this is a great week for me.
"I feel like my game's in really good shape going into next week. A round like that today gives me a nice little bit of confidence.
"I didn't quite get the win, but everything that I wanted to accomplish this week, I accomplished. I feel really good going into next week."
While McIlroy finding his feet once more is a step in the right direction, it is some way off trying to quell Tiger Woods' recent run of form.
However, the 23-year-old is backing himself to put in a good show in the hunt for a green jacket.
"I think it's just about getting my short game as sharp as possible around there (Augusta). I think everything else is pretty good," he said.
"Iron play is good, driving the ball, I didn't quite drive the ball that well today, but my 3 wood was working pretty good. All in all, it's really in a good place, and I'm looking forward to next week."
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