Paul Casey says he is refreshed and ready for The Open at Royal Birkdale after his recent break from competitive golf.He is now looking to better his previous-best 20th-placed Open finish at Troon four years ago and believes he has given himself the perfect chance of achieving that.
"My preparations have gone very well," said the 30-year-old. "Three weeks off after finishing third in Germany was nice. The only tournament I missed from my usual schedule was the European Open and it gave me the chance to prepare very nicely for this.
"I came up here three times to learn the course as well as I could. I've seen a lot because I didn't know it.
"I'd never played it before, I was here just as a spectator 10 years ago but don't remember much, I have to confess.
"There is quite a bit to learn so my three weeks off wasn't just time off, I was still working.
"I've also recharged the batteries and I'm raring to go this week. We've got some good golf the next few weeks and I wanted to be fresh for that and I am."
