Alastair Forsyth today admitted that he’s not ruled out the possibility of a return to the European Tour even though he doesn’t miss the stresses and strains of life at the top table.

The Paisley golfer will be back in action on the big stage this week when he tees-up in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.

Forsyth, a two-time winner on the main circuit down the seasons, earned his spot in the £3.25 million event after coming through a 36-hole qualifier at Moray over the weekend.

It will be a nice addition to the diary for Forsyth who is now competing predominantly on the domestic Tartan Tour where he cut his golfing teeth as a rookie pro.

The 40-year-old could still give the main European scene another go in the qualifying school later this year but it will certainly not be the be all and end all for the former Scottish PGA champion.

He said: “If I didn’t qualify for the Scottish Open I wouldn’t have beaten myself up like I might have done in the past when I just wasn’t enjoying my golf.

“The fact I’m doing other things other than playing helps that. If I was playing well at the end of the year, I might give the tour school a go. I haven’t totally given up on it, but I’m not focused on it or driving towards it now. I would only try it if I felt I was playing really well and at the moment I’m playing alright. The short game needs to improve.

“But I’m much more relaxed than I’ve been in a couple of years. No airports, fewer hotels, no losing bags. Just the odd overnight stay on the Tartan Tour and no standing in queues at airport check in surrounded by rude people.”

Apart from competitive outings on the Scottish circuit, Forsyth has plenty on to keep himself occupied. His coaching portfolio continues to grow while he has to knuckle down to do the various course requirements for his PGA Foundation degree.

He added: “I will be getting my first year results sent to me this Friday for my exams but if I make the cut at Castle Stuart I probably won’t look at my emails. I’m really enjoying the coaching at Mearns Castle and I’ll help anyone who comes along. It’s been good players, beginners, kids. Just whoever. You get a real buzz helping others and trying to improve their game.”