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Editor's note: Gavin Coles enjoyed a strong 2006 season on the Nationwide Tour highlighted by a win and two second-place finishes. His success earned him a spot on the PGA TOUR in 2007. He spoke to PGATOUR.com to help us know more about him.

PGATOUR.com: Tell me thee things not related to golf that you consider must-dos before you're on the wrong side of the divot?
Coles: "Shower, shave and clean my teeth.''

PGATOUR.com: What is your wildest golf dream?
Coles: "Making a hole in one for a million.''

PGATOUR.com: What aspect of the Nationwide Tour will you miss most next season?
Coles: "The relaxed atmosphere.''

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Inside the Numbers

Coles 2006 Nationwide Results

Events Played 23 Wins 1 Runner-up Finishes 2 Cuts Made 14 Official Money $239,141

PGATOUR.com: What was your welcome-to-professional-golf moment?
Coles: "I have no idea.''

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?
Coles: "I'd want to talk to Don Bradman (an Australian cricket legend) and ask him, 'What was the secret to your success.'''

PGATOUR.com: Describe the menu, from soup to nuts, of your next title celebration dinner. And name the wine pairings.
Coles: "No wine. I would love meat pies, sausage rolls and an Aussie burger.''

PGATOUR.com: Name five songs in your iPod.
Coles: "The Nickelback album.''

PGATOUR.com: Other than winning a tournament, what would make next year a success?
Coles: "Finishing in the top 40 on the money list.''

PGATOUR.com: The first time you're paired with Tiger, what would you say to break the ice?
Coles: "The first thing that comes into my head.''

PGATOUR.com: Who would you most like to hit balls next to, and why?
Coles: "Ernie Els so I could soak up that relaxed swing of his.''