The European Tour returns to some sort of normality this week via the Portuguese Open following the high drama which ensued at last week's US Masters in Augusta.
But last year's Portuguese Open was far from normal as high winds and torrential winds plagued the event throughout. Only two rounds were possible at the Vale do Lobo venue before the eventual winner Carl Pettersson triumphed over veteran David Gilford in a play-off.
Ryder Cup hero Phillip Price takes his place in the field this week and hopes to write his name into the record books.
The Welshman's only two tour wins have come in the event and he will be trying to join Spaniards Angel Miguel and Ramon Sota - uncle of Seve Ballesteros - as the only three-time winners of a title which was first competed for 50 years ago.
Ironically it was two Irishmen who suffered at the hands of Price. He beat Darren Clarke in a play-off at Penha Longa in 1994 and then, at Quinta do Lago in 2001, produced a closing 64 and came from four behind to beat Padraig Harrington and Sven Struver.
The tournament favourite is Price's compatriot Bradley Dredge, who came close to qualifying for the Masters with his victory in Madeira four weeks ago - the last event played on the European tour.
Six Irishmen are in the field competing for the €208,330 winner's cheque. They are Peter Lawrie, Gary Murphy, Graeme McDowell, Ronan Rafferty. Philip Walton and Stephen Browne.
As an added incentive the sponsors have also put up a diamond tee worth €500,000 for the lucky player who scores a hole in one at the 234-yard par three 11th on the final day.