145;That average year was just a mind thing146;

The year: Every time a question is asked of it, Jeev just refers to as 8220;average.8221; A year when his best finish came only at the fag end 8212; a joint 7th 8212; at the Dunlop Phoenix Open in Japan.

8220;I guess I just had too many expectations from myself,8221; he says. 8220;After the highs of 2006, I think it was just human to think that I could keep winning, do as well every time. In the end, it was just a mental thing, I would say.8221;

The game, he insists, has never been better. 8220;I8217;m driving really well. I8217;m feeling great about my hitting, and in fact, I think, playing much better than even 2006,8221; he says.

The focus, then, for 2008, Jeev says, is on starting well. 8220;The cut off for entering the majors comes around March. I hope to have a good start and get back into the world top-50 before that,8221; he says, having once gone up as high as 37th, but now perched at a precarious 79th.

8220;To me, my playing the majors just feels like a dream run. I8217;m really looking forward to be able to do it again.8221;

Jeev also distinguishes himself by being a much-travelled player 8212; having played all over the world, in almost all the popular tours and being known as one of the most active players.

8220;I like to see myself as a global player. But that, you know, comes at a cost. Travelling too much takes a toll on your health. And that in turn makes you a lot more injury prone. I do plan to cut back on the number of tournaments next year.

8220;So the focus is going to be Europe for me next year. Though I do hope to go the US for the World Golf Championships, and the majors,8221; he adds. A whole new year beckons. For now though, it8217;s better to leave him to the chocolate cake.