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Stephen Ames
2006 Victory: THE PLAYERS Championship
Returns to the Mercedes-Benz Championship for the second time as he begins his 10th season on the PGA TOUR. Captured his biggest event yet, The 2006 PLAYERS Championship by six strokes over Retief Goosen. Posted the lowest final-round score (67) when the scoring average was 75.378, the second-toughest Sunday in TPC Sawgrass history...Earned his second appearance in THE TOUR Championship in his first nine years on TOUR but could not participate due to an injury. Participated in his first LG Skins Game in 2006 and walked away the winner with eight skins and $590,000.

Stuart Appleby
2006 Victories: Mercedes Championships, Shell Houston Open
One of only four players to have at least one official TOUR victory in each of the last four seasons (Tiger Woods-11 straight, Vijay Singh-5, David Toms-4). One of six multiple winners in 2006 and did so for the first time in 11 years on TOUR. One of six Aussies to win on TOUR in 2006. Joined Gene Littler (1955-57) as the only players to win three consecutive Mercedes Championships and became first player in tournament history to win the Shell Houston Open in wire-to-wire fashion. In Hawaii, held second- and third-round leads prior to defeating Vijay Singh with a birdie on the first playoff hole. One of two players in 28-man field to post four sub-par rounds as he finished the event at 8-under 284, the highest 72-hole winning total since the tournament moved to Kapalua in 1999 and the highest in tournament history since Gary Player won with a 4-under 284 in 1969 at La Costa CC... Has posted 13 of his last 14 rounds at the Plantation Course below par and is 51-under par at the tournament during his three victories. Holds Plantation Course tournament records for highest start (1-over 74/2005) and highest finish (2-under 71/2004 & '06) by a winner.

Eric Axley
2006 Victory: Valero Texas Open
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. One of four rookies to win in 2006 (J.B. Holmes, Trevor Immelman, Troy Matteson)One of eight rookies to earn more than $1 million in 2006. After minimal success in his first 26 starts, became the eighth left-hander to win in TOUR history at the Valero Texas Open. After playing his first 14 holes 1-over par, played his final 58 holes 16-under and went a stretch of 53 holes without making a bogey Led by four entering the final round and carded a 1-over 71 to win by three over three players. The 71 marked the first time since 1960 that a Valero Texas Open champion carded an over-par final round. Arnold Palmer overcame sub-freezing temperatures to win in 1960 despite a final-round 75.

Aaron Baddeley
2006 Victory: Verizon Heritage Classic
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Had a career year with a TOUR victory and more than $1.5 million in earnings... One of six Aussies to win on TOUR in 2006. Won the Verizon Heritage for his first PGA TOUR title, rallying with birdies on Nos. 14 and 15, two of the hardest holes on the PGA TOUR, and beating Jim Furyk with a 6-foot par putt on Harbour Town's lighthouse closing hole. On Easter Sunday morning, Baddeley, who aspires to be a minister when his golf career is complete, spoke at Harbour Town's Sunrise Service by the 18th green. Led the TOUR in putts per round (27.96).

Chad Campbell
2006 Victory: Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Finished in the top 30 (No. 14) on the 2006 PGA TOUR money list for fourth straight season...Has picked up a win in three of the last four seasons on TOUR (did not in 2005. )Began 2006 season at Sony Open in Hawaii, where he shared the 54-hole lead, then finished T2 five shots short of Toms...One week later, re-entered the winner's circle for the first time since 2004 with a victory at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Has struggled during final round of his two Mercedes-Benz Championship starts, posting a pair of 75s on Sunday.

K.J. Choi
2006 Victory: Chrysler Championship
One of nine players to collect a win in each of the last two seasons (2005-06)The 2002 champion held the 36- and 54-hole leads at the Chrysler Championship, then fired a final-round 67 to win by four strokes. Now has four TOUR wins, the most wins by an Asian-born player on the PGA TOUR. Making his third appearance in Kapalua, where the difference between his two starts was 33 strokes (23-under in 2003, 10-over in 2006). Holds the Plantation Course record after an 11-under 62 during the third round of the 2003 tournament.

Chris Couch
2006 Victory: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Win is just one of three top-10s in 87 career starts and was only one of 2006. Collected more than $1 million in season earnings for the first time in his career...Claimed first PGA TOUR victory one day shy of 33rd birthday at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a 54-foot chip-in par on 72nd hole. Opened 70-70 to make the cut on the number, and grabbed 54-hole lead with an 8-under-par 64 on a blustery Saturday. On Sunday, posted final-round 65 that included a 12-foot bogey putt on No. 17 and the chip-in par on No. 18 after a difficult bunker shot behind green left him lying three in the green-side rough. The 269 total (19-under par) bested Charles Howell III and Fred Funk by one stroke.

Ben Curtis
2006 Victories: Booz Allen Classic, 84 LUMBER Classic
Had a stellar year, picking up two more PGA TOUR titles and earning more than $2.2 million, giving him a spot in THE TOUR Championship for the first time in his career... One of six multiple winners in 2006 and did so for the first time in his career. Slept on the lead for five consecutive nights at the Booz Allen Classic as multiple delays forced a Tuesday morning finish prior to defeating four players by five strokes. Second win came three months later at the 84 LUMBER Classic, defeating Charles Howell III by two strokes. Will not have the opportunity to defend either tournament as both are not a part of the 2007 PGA TOUR schedule. Has six career top-10s in his four years on the PGA TOUR, three of which are victories. Finished last in his only other appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship in 2004.

Luke Donald
2006 Victory: The Honda Classic
Making his second appearance at Kapalua, his first in four years. Made 16 cuts in 18 starts, with a career-best 10 top-10s and earnings of more than $3 million. Won The Honda Classic, his second TOUR victory by two strokes over Geoff Ogilvy. Finished the year ranked fourth in scoring average, 69.17 and led the TOUR in par-3 scoring average, 2.96. Only seven players were below par in par-3 scoring average for the season. Led the TOUR in Sand Save Percentage, 63.64 percent.

Joe Durant
2006 Victory: FUNAI Classic at WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort
Finished a career-best 13th on the PGA TOUR money list and wrapped up Player of the Month honors for October/November thanks to completing the season with five consecutive top-10s, including his fourth career TOUR victory at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Earned 72 percent ($2,016,450) of his earnings during the five-tournament stretch... Earned fourth career victory at the FUNAI Classic, more than five years after his last win at the 2001 Genuity Championship. Final-round 65 helped him overcome the one-stroke lead of Troy Matteson after 54 holes to defeat Matteson and Frank Lickliter II by fourEnded season with 17 consecutive rounds of par or better, the longest current streak...Led TOUR in Driving Accuracy (78.43 percent) for second time in his career (2001)...Finished T6 on TOUR in Greens in Regulation, eighth straight season in the top 10 in that category. Making his third start at Kapalua and first in five yearsHas not posted a top-10 in his previous two trips.

Jim Furyk
2006 Victories: Wachovia Championship, Canadian Open
Finished a career-high second on the PGA TOUR money list and won twice in a season for just the second time (2003). Has now collected at least one victory in 10 of his 13 seasons on TOUR...Led TOUR in top-fives with 11, including nine top-threesOne of six multiple winners in 2006. Shared TOUR lead in top-10s with Vijay Singh (13)...Won his first Vardon Trophy awarded by the PGA of America for best scoring average on the PGA TOUR (68.86) but finished second on TOUR, where the minimum number of rounds to qualify is 50 (Tiger Woods- 68.11). Vardon Trophy minimum is 60...Five top-10s since Mercedes-Benz Championship moved to Kapalua in 1999 are third-most behind Vijay Singh (7) and Tiger Woods (6). Has posted 23 of his last 24 rounds at par or better with 22 of those being sub-par rounds. Of the 28 rounds he has played at Kapalua, his only two over-par rounds have both come during the final round (75 in 1999 and 74 in 2004).

J.J. Henry
2006 Victory: Buick Championship
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz ChampionshipHad a career year on the PGA TOUR finishing 29th on the TOUR money list, making his first U.S. Ryder Cup Team (0-0-3) and collecting his first TOUR victory...In 177th PGA TOUR start, picked up first career TOUR title in home state of Connecticut at Buick Championship, where he made his first TOUR start as an amateur in 1998. First state-born player to win the Buick Championship and 11th first-time winner in 55-year history. Qualified for the 2007 Masters, his first, with money list finish.

Tim Herron
2006 Victory: Bank of America Colonial
Finished season in the top 40 for the seventh time in his 10-year career and picked up a victory for the first time in seven years...Defeated Richard S. Johnson in a two-hole playoff at the Bank of America Colonial to collect his first TOUR victory in more than seven years (1999 Bay Hill Invitational). Returns to Kapalua for just the second time but is making his fourth appearance in the Tournament of Champions. Does not have a top-10 finish in three previous starts. Has posted just four of his 11 rounds at par or better.

J.B. Holmes
2006 Victory: FBR Open
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. One of four rookies to win in 2006 (Trevor Immelman, Eric Axley, Troy Matteson). One of eight rookies to earn more than $1 million in 2006In fourth start of the season, fifth as a professional, earned his first TOUR victory at the FBR Open. Led J.J. Henry and Ryan Palmer by one stroke through 54 holes prior to winning by seven strokes, the largest victory margin in a player's first TOUR win since Jose Maria Olazabal won the 1990 NEC World Series of Golf by 12 strokes. Became first rookie to win on TOUR in 2006 and topped Retief Goosen's record of becoming the fastest player to win $1 million in TOUR history as a member -- four events. Went from not being ranked in Official World Golf Ranking at beginning of season to World No. 77 after the win...Placed second behind Bubba Watson in Driving Distance on TOUR, averaging 318.8 yards per drive to Watson's 319.6.

Trevor Immelman
2006 Victory: Cialis Western Open
Named Rookie of the Year by his peers. One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship One of four rookies to win in 2006 (J.B. Holmes, Eric Axley, Troy Matteson)One of eight rookies to earn more than $1 million in 2006 First rookie since Jerry Pate (1976) to finish 10th or better on the season-ending money list (seventh). Led all rookies with eight top-10s in 24 starts. Overcame the two-shot lead of Vijay Singh on final day to capture first TOUR event at the Cialis Western Open, punctuated by a 30-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to clinch two-stroke win over Tiger Woods and Mathew Goggin. Became just the sixth player to post four rounds in the 60s since the event moved to Cog Hill in 1991. Finished as runner-up twice in May in back-to-back weeks at the Wachovia Championship and the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Lost in playoff to Jim Furyk at Wachovia.

Davis Love III
2006 Victory: Chrysler Classic of Greensboro
Stepped back into the winner's circle for the first time since 2003 with a victory in his home state of North Carolina. Win came over 14 years after last Greensboro victory in April 1992Has won five tournaments more than once and his second victory at Forest Oaks Country Club made him the eighth multiple winner in Greensboro Became the 10th player since the tournament moved to Forest Oaks CC in 1977 to shoot four rounds in the 60s as he defeated Jason Bohn by two strokesWas his 19th PGA TOUR victory in 21 years on TOUR, tying him for 37th on the Career win list with Ben Crenshaw, Doug Ford, Hubert Green and Tom Kite...Making his 12th appearance at the Mercedes Benz Championship, the most by any player in this year's field. Has recorded 27 of his last 28 rounds in the tournament at par or better and 11 of 12 at Kapalua. This will be just the fourth time that he has played in the event since it moved to Hawaii in 1999. Has seven top-10s in his last nine trips to the Tournament of Champions, including two of three in Hawaii.

Will MacKenzie
2006 Victory: Reno-Tahoe Open
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship Second year on TOUR highlighted by first career win at the Reno-Tahoe Open, his only top-10 of the season...One of 13 first-time winners on TOUR in 2006...Finished season No. 100 on the money list...Win at the Reno-Tahoe Open came in his 47th career start. Set tournament first-round scoring record with a 9-under 63. Held first-round lead and shared third-round lead prior to making a 10-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to defeat Bob Estes by a stroke.

Jeff Maggert
2006 Victory: FedEx St. Jude Classic
Along with Tim Herron, who won the week prior, another player who picked up his first win in more than seven years on the PGA TOUR with his victory at the FedEx St. Jude ClassicAfter opening 72-66-68, came from three strokes back of Herron and Tom Pernice, Jr. with final-round 5-under-par 65, aided by an eagle on No. 16 and a birdie on No. 17The first-round 2-over 72 was the high start by a winner in 2006. Needed only 99 putts, one of just two players (Aaron Baddeley/97/Verizon Heritage) to use less than 100 putts in a 72-hole event in 2006. Returns to Kapalua for the second time and to the Tournament of Champions for the third time in his careerHis best finish came in 1994 (T4) when the tournament was played at La Costa CC in Carlsbad, CA. Carries a third-round scoring average of 67.00 in the tournament, over three strokes better than any other round for him.

Troy Matteson
2006 Victory: Fry's.com Open
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship One of four rookies to win in 2006 (J.B. Holmes, Trevor Immelman, Eric Axley)One of eight rookies to earn over $1 million in 2006After an unremarkable start to rookie campaign (no top-10s in 27 starts), ended with five consecutive top-10s, including a victory at the Frys.com OpenOne of four rookies to win in 2006 (J.B. Holmes, Trevor Immelman, Eric Axley)Nominated for PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year... Recorded his first TOUR victory in his 33rd professional TOUR start at the Frys.com OpenWin was his third consecutive top-10 finishFour rounds in the 60s, including middle rounds of 65-64, left him one stroke ahead of Daniel Chopra and Ben Crane. The 64 matched his career-low round on TOUR, which came during the second round of the 2006 Ford Championship at Doral. Held a one-stroke lead entering the final round...One week later, seeking to become the first player since fellow Georgia Tech alum David Duval (1997) to win first two events back-to-back, held the 54-hole lead at the FUNAI Classic. Overcome by Joe Durant in the final round, finishing T2, four strokes behind Durant after a final-round 70. Began streak with top-10s at Southern Farm Bureau Classic (T8), Chrysler Classic of Greensboro (T6) and ended with a T9 at the Chrysler Championship...Finish in the top 40 on money list guarantees a Masters invite for 2007.

Arron Oberholser
2006 Victory: AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship Collected his first TOUR title and earned more than $2 million, giving him a spot in THE TOUR Championship for the first time...Claimed his first PGA TOUR victory on his home turf at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, a course he has played since he was a teenager. Closed with an even-par 72 and cruised to a five-shot victory, matching the largest margin in the 77-year history of the tournament...In the second round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, set the Cottonwood Valley course record with a 10-under-par 60Aiming to become just the fourth player in TOUR history to post a round of 59 in an official event, missed 15-foot birdie putt on No. 18.

Geoff Ogilvy
2006 Victories: World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, U.S. Open
Making a second consecutive trip to Kapalua after having a career season in 2006. Captured his first World Golf Championships event in February and followed that with his first major championship in June. Will return to Tucson in February as sort of a double defending champion of the 2006 Accenture Match Play Championship/2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson...In 2005, captured his first victory at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson a title he did not get to defend because he was eligible for the match-play event. One of nine players to collect a win in each of the last two seasons (2005-06). One of six multiple winners in 2006 and did so for the first time in his first six years on TOUR.

Rod Pampling
2006 Victory: Bay Hill Inivitational presented by MasterCard
Making his second appearance at the Kapalua tournamentHad a career year, collecting second PGA TOUR title and earning more than $2.6 million and earning a spot in THE TOUR Championship for the first time in his five-year TOUR career. Made 21 cuts in 24 starts and recorded a career-best six top-10s...One of six Aussies to win on TOUR in 2006. Had four-stroke lead heading into final round of the Bay Hill Invitational and defeated Greg Owen by a stroke after Owen double-bogeyed the 17th hole and bogeyed the 18th hole.

Corey Pavin
2006 Victory: U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee
Lone top-10 of the season was his first victory in over 10 years...Earned 15th TOUR victory with wire-to-wire win at the U.S. Bank Championship, 10 years, two months and 11 days since last win at the 1996 Colonial National Invitational and 20 years since his last victory in Milwaukee (Made $720,000 in 2006, $72,000 in 1986). Birdied first six holes (Nos. 1-6) in the first round en route to a TOUR nine-hole record 26. Matched the U.S. Bank Championship 72-hole scoring record of 260 by 2005 champion Ben Crane and 2000 champion Loren Roberts. His 36-, 54- and 72-hole totals were all TOUR lows in 2006. The 72-hole was matched by Phil Mickelson at the BellSouth Classic. His opening 61 was the low start by a winner in 2006...Served as assistant U.S. Ryder Cup Captain. Returns to the Mercedes-Benz Championship for the first time in 10 years. Last appearance was in 1997, when he finished T8 at La Costa CC Of the players in the field, this will be his 11th appearance (tied with Vijay Singh) in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, one behind the leader Davis Love IIIHas finished inside top 10 in his last two appearances at the tournament. Last 10 rounds have been at par or better but has never played the Plantation Course.

Carl Pettersson
2006 Victory: the Memorial Tournament
Had a career year, with $2,647,982 in earnings on the strength of a victory and six top-10s... One of nine players to collect a win in each of the last two seasons on TOUR (2005-06). Won the Memorial Tournament, his second career title. After winning first PGA TOUR event (2005 Chrysler Championship) in 90th career start, needed only 16 subsequent events to earn second career TOUR win. Was just the fifth different international player to win at Muirfield Village Golf Club...Making his second straight appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Championship.

John Rollins
2006 Victory: B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort
Won for the first time in almost four years and finished in the top 100 on the PGA TOUR money list for the fourth time in six seasons on TOUR...Rolled in a 6-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole at the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort to finish one shot ahead of Bob MayThe final-round 64 was one off his career-low round. Finished tied for second on TOUR in Total Eagles with 16 behind the 19 by J.B. Holmes. Making his second career start at Kapalua and first in four years. Posted four sub-par rounds in his first trip but finished T29.

Rory Sabbatini
2006 Victory: Nissan Open
Had best year of career in 2006, with a win at the Nissan Open, two runner-ups and a 12th-place finish on season-ending money list. Finished one stroke ahead of Adam Scott at the Nissan Open. Became seventh international winner in last nine years at the tournament. Was first winner of tournament to post over-par final round since Tom Purtzer in 1977. Two runner-ups came at Sony Open in Hawaii (T2) and AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (2nd). Making his third start in the season-opening tournament and first in two years. Finished one-stroke behind Jim Furyk in 2001, his best finish in Kapalua.

Adam Scott
2006 Victory: THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola
Punctuated season of near-misses with a victory at THE TOUR Championship, finishing the season No. 3 on the money list and No. 4 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Also notched a career-best 10 top-10s, including seven top-threes, and finished third in Scoring Average (68.95)...One of six Aussies to win on TOUR in 2006. Defeated Jim Furyk by three strokes at the season-ending TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. First Aussie and youngest player (26 years, 3 months, 21 days) to win THE TOUR Championship since Tiger Woods in 1999 (Champions Golf Club) at age 23 years, 10 months and one day. Third-youngest winner of THE TOUR Championship behind Woods and David Duval (1997, 25 years, 11 months and 24 days. )Has collected a win in each of the last four seasons but the 2005 victory was considered unofficial and thus the 2006 victory begins a new streak for himHas played very well at the Plantation Course with two top-10s in two startsHis scoring average there is 69.13 or almost four strokes below par. Just one of his eight rounds has been above par, a 74 during the 2004 second round.

John Senden
2006 Victory: John Deere Classic
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz ChampionshipHad a career year, with $1,650,674 in earnings on the strength of a victory and three top-10s...One of six Aussies to win on TOUR in 2006. Posted rounds of 64-69-64-68--265 to claim first TOUR victory in 139th career TOUR start at the John Deere ClassicEntered final round with a three-stroke lead over Patrick Sheehan and Heath Slocum, and edged J.P. Hayes by one stroke to become the fifth Aussie to win on TOUR in 2006. With $720,000 paycheck, surpassed $1 million in season earnings for the first time in career. Earned final British Open exemption as the highest finisher not previously exempt at the John Deere Classic...Recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 13th hole at Royal Liverpool GC during third round of the British Open (T35).

Vijay Singh
2006 Victory: Barclays Classic
Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on October 30, 2006. Finished among the top five on the PGA TOUR money list for the ninth consecutive seasonOne of only four players to have at least one official TOUR victory in each of the last four seasons (Tiger Woods-11 straight, Singh-5, Stuart Appleby and David Toms-4). Became first three-time winner of Barclays Classic, defeating Adam Scott by two strokesThe win was his 17th since turning 40, matching Sam Snead's record for the most wins by a player over the age of 40Tied for the TOUR lead in top-10s in 2006 with Jim Furyk (13)His 31 top-10s over the last two seasons were seven more than his closest competitor (Tiger Woods-24). Leads the Mercedes-Benz Championship in top-10s since the tournament moved to Hawaii in 1999 with seven consecutive. Of the players in the field, this will be his 11th appearance (tied with Corey Pavin) in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, one behind the leader Davis Love III. Has finished inside the top-five in six of last seven appearances. Had posted 17 consecutive sub-par rounds at the Plantation Course from 2000 third round to 2005 third round. Since then has posted three of his last five rounds over parIn fact, in 28 rounds at Kapalua, only four have been above-par and three of those came in last two years.

David Toms
2006 Victory: Sony Open in Hawaii
One of only four players to have at least one official TOUR victory in each of the last four seasons (Tiger Woods-11 straight, Vijay Singh-5, Stuart Appleby-4)Has collected at least one win in eight of his last 10 seasons on TOUR. Tied for fifth in most wins (12) by active players under 40 with Jim Furyk behind Tiger Woods-54, Phil Mickelson-29, Ernie Els-15 and David Duval-13 Won in Hawaii in 2006 but on the island of Oahu at the Sony Open in Hawaii Has finished inside the top 10 in three of his last four starts at KapaluaHis 15 consecutive rounds at par or better came to an end after a 79 during the third round of the 2006 event. Lost a playoff to Sergio Garcia in 2002.

D.J. Trahan
2006 Victory: Southern Farm Bureau Classic
Making his Mercedes-Benz Championship debut after winning his first PGA TOUR event by beating Joe Durant on the third playoff hole at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Was the outright leader after each of the first three rounds (by two strokes) and made a par 5 on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Durant. Birdied the par-5 18th hole three times in the playoff. Win came in his 65th career professional start on TOUR... Earned more than $1 million in his sophomore season.

Kirk Triplett
2006 Victory: Chrysler Classic of Tucson
Returns to the Mercedes-Benz Championship for the third time in his 17-year careerOnly top-10 in 2006 was his victory in Tucson. Final-round 9-under 63 brought him from six strokes behind to defeat Jerry Kelly by one. Opened round with five straight birdies and closed with four birdies over last five holes. The 63 was the lowest final round posted by a winner in Tucson since Johnny Miller won with a final-round 61 in 1975 and the comeback matched the tournament record set by Gene Littler in 1959. The 63 also matched Tiger Woods at the Deutsche Bank Championship for low finish by a winner on TOUR in 2006. Did not play after August 2006, due to complications with his surgically-repaired right elbow...All eight rounds in Kapalua at par or better, including seven sub-par rounds. Will not have the opportunity to defend his Chrysler Classic of Tucson title since the event has been displaced by the arrival of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Brett Wetterich
2006 Victory: EDS Byron Nelson Championship
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship Whirlwind season saw 2005 Q-School graduate earn first PGA TOUR victory at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, compete for the United States at the Ryder Cup and claim 10th place on the TOUR's money list. First player in TOUR history to go from earning his TOUR card via Q-School to making the U.S. Ryder Cup team the following year. Six top-10s in 2006 tripled his previous best output of two in 2005. Earned first TOUR victory at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship by one shot over Trevor Immelman and dedicated the emotional win to his older brother, Mark, who was killed by a drunk driver in Chicago in 2003. He has had his brother's initials, MTW, in bold letters on his bag the last three years as a memorial. The first-place check of $1.1 million was nearly as much as Wetterich had made since turning pro in 1994...Added a runner-up finish at the Memorial Tournament.

Dean Wilson
2006 Victory: The INTERNATIONAL
One of 13 first-time winners in 2006 and making first appearance at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. In fourth full season on TOUR, earned first victory in a playoff over Tom Lehman at The International, and later earned first TOUR Championship berth. Posted a career-best six top-10s and finished 22nd on the TOUR's season-ending money list. Collected his first PGA TOUR win in his 118th start by defeating Tom Lehman with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff at The INTERNATIONAL. Led the tournament in birdies with 23, including the playoff birdie. His 12 points during final round were the most by a winner since Rich Beem recorded 19 in 2002. Began final round five points behind third-round leader Zach Johnson. Became the first Hawaiian-born player to win on the PGA TOUR since David Ishii, who won the 1990 Hawaiian Open...Added his first runner-up finish (T2) at The Valero Texas Open, his third consecutive top-10 finish at LaCantera.