Friday, October 6 2006 14:58 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Taipei: India's newest talent S.S.P. Chowrasia intends to make amends at the Taiwan Open starting on Thursday after his disqualification misery here last week.

The Asian Tour rookie was turfed out of the Taiwan Masters after failing to sign his second round scorecard, denying him the chance to take a three-stroke lead into the weekend. It caused him sleepless nights as he replayed his error over and over again.

But Chowrasia is determined to bounce back in the 300,000 dollar event at Sunrise Golf and Country Club this week.

"I did not sleep at all last weekend because of what happened. I've been awake the entire time," said the 28-year-old. "But I have put that behind me. I've picked myself up and I'm ready for the challenges ahead.

"I am feeling really good about my game and I'm determined to lead the way after the first day, just like how it was last week. I feel it, and I want the lead again," he said.

Chowrasia has been one of the season's revelations on the Asian Tour, making nine cuts in as many events which include three top-20s.

He is well positioned to claim a top-60 Order of Merit finish by the end of the season, which comes with a full Tour card and entry into some of Asia's biggest tournaments in 2007.

He will play the opening two rounds at the Taiwan Open with title holder and last year's Asian Tour number one Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand.

Thaworn will defend one of the four titles that he won in a glorious season in 2005, although on a different course this week.

Other Asian Tour regulars in action include Thailand's Prom Meesawat, and former Taiwan Open champions Danny Chia of Malaysia and American Andrew Pitts.

Lu Chien-soon, the last Taiwanese to win the Taiwan Open in 1998, is also teeing off.