After missing his last five PGA Tour events, Adam Scott returns to defend his title in this week’s Byron Nelson Championship.

A year ago, Scott won the tournament with a 48 foot birdie putt to edge out Ryan Moore at the third extra hole.

“I'm pretty excited to play here this week,” commented the Australian. “It’s a course where I've played well and I'm just going back out there with some good memories. I really don't feel like my game is that far away. I just need to go out there and put some numbers on the board to show that.”

The 27-year old told Reuters that he was disappointed at missing the cut for the Masters. His world ranking has now slipped to 32nd from a career-high of third.

“I really felt like I needed to get some more rounds under my belt and missing the cut doesn't get that accomplished,” he said. “It's a good feeling to come back to a place you've played well at.”

Scott says that he has been working on his swing and he hopes his practice will come together during the tournament.

Scott will have to be in his best form to emerge from the fray of great golfers that will compete against him this week. There are three members of the world’s top 20 that will participate. Those are Vijay Singh, Anthony Kim, and Ian Poulter.