Home failure frustrates Siddikur

Two-time Asian Tour winner Siddikur Rahman admitted he is 'frustrated' with his current form and that he is looking forward to the Maybank Championship in Malaysia, starting from today, for a turnaround in fortunes.

The 31-year-old golfer finished in an unenviable 35th position in his home tournament, the Bashundhara Bangladesh Open, earlier this week, and he feels he needs to work harder to get his game back on track.

"I had ambitions to win the Bashundhara Bangladesh Open but didn't play good enough," wrote the golfer in his Asiantour blog after landing in Malaysia for the three-million-dollar event.

"Physically I'm okay but I need to work harder to get back on track. I'm struggling a bit with my game right now. I've having good practice sessions but when I'm on the golf course during a tournament round, I get a bit tired, have doubts in my mind," admitted Siddikur.

While unheralded Thai golfer Thitiphun Chuayprakong won his maiden title in Kurmitola with a staggering score of 21-under, Siddikur could barely finish at two-under, thanks to 14 birdies and 12 bogeys he hit throughout the week. The ace Bangladeshi golfer believes he lacks in the physical aspects of the game right now.

"I've discussed this with my coach and we've decided that we need to get physically stronger. I'm probably lacking a bit of physical conditioning now. It's normal to get frustrated I guess....Every sportsman has these bad times and we go up and down. It makes me appreciate what I have but I believe I will get back to my best form soon. I'll continue to work hard at my game to achieve this," concluded Siddikur.