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Editor's note: Jarrod Lyle had seven top-ten finishes in 21 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2006, finishing 18th on the money list. Thanks to his strong performance, Lyle will be playing on the PGA TOUR in 2007. He spoke to PGATOUR.com for this Q&A.

PGATOUR.com: Tell me three things not related to golf that you consider must-dos before you're on the wrong side of the divot?
Lyle: "Bungee jump from the highest point in the world, probably somewhere in New Zealand. Own a Ferrari. Get married and have kids.''

PGATOUR.com: What is your wildest golf dream?
Lyle: "Shooting 59 in competition.''

PGATOUR.com: What aspect of the Nationwide Tour will you miss most next season?
Lyle: "The friendships I've made. I cannot believe the friendliness of people out here.''

PGATOUR.com: What was your welcome-to-professional-golf moment?
Lyle: "Hearing my name called on the first tee of the New South Wales Open. I knew I finally was doing it.''

PGATOUR.com: You've been granted a 60-minute sit-down with any figure in the world of golf, living or dead. What's your first question -- and to whom would you address it?
Lyle: "It would be Jack Nicklaus. I'd ask him, What did you do? And how come you were so good?' "

PGATOUR.com: Describe the menu, from soup to nuts, of your next title celebration dinner. And name the wine pairings.
Lyle: "I'd want it all. I'd start with meat pies and then some Dim Sum. I'd want fish and chips made back home that most people reckon are made out of cats. I'd drink Victoria Bitter with it. It's a dark ale. And I have Nan's golden syrup dumplings for dessert.''

PGATOUR.com: Name five songs in your iPod.
Lyle: "I've only owned one for a couple of weeks. But my computer isn't working so I couldn't download anything. It's a work in progress.''

PGATOUR.com: Other than winning a tournament, what would make next year a success?
Lyle: "Keeping my card. That would be a dream start on the TOUR if you ask me.''

PGATOUR.com: The first time you're paired with Tiger, what would you say to break the ice?
Lyle: "A good old Aussie phrase like, How ya goin'?''

PGATOUR.com: Who would you most like to hit balls next to, and why?
Lyle: "Simmy (Michael Sim). I hear so much from him that's funny.''