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Editor's note: This is part of a series of Q&A's with the 22 Nationwide Tour graduates. In this edition, PGATOUR.com spoke with Brendon De Jonge, who made the cut in 18 of his 27 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2006.

PGATOUR.com: Tell me three things not related to golf that you consider must-dos in this lifetime.
De Jonge: Go skydiving, have children and watch the Wimbledon final on center court.

PGATOUR.com: What is your wildest golf dream?
De Jonge: To make birdie on the final hole at Augusta to win by one.

PGATOUR.com: What aspect of playing on the PGA TOUR will make you most nervous this year and why?
De Jonge: Seeing faces in person that have just been TV faces in the past. Plus, the amount of people will take some getting used to.

PGATOUR.com: What was your welcome-to-professional-golf moment?
De Jonge: I played with Steve Pate and Jay Delsing at the final stage of Q-School right when I turned pro and Corey Pavin was on the bag for Jay. They were all good friends and ex-teammates at UCLA. I felt a little out of place, but they were great and was good fun to listen to them share stories while I hacked it around.

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?
De Jonge: To Greg Norman: Did you begin to feel as though the golf world was out to get you with all the miracle shots pulled off against you?

PGATOUR.com: Describe the menu, from soup to nuts, of your next title celebration dinner. And name the wine pairings.
De Jonge: I would start with a choice of salads, Caesar or house. I would want something along the lines of seared tuna for a starter, followed by a thick rare cut of prime rib for a main course and followed by some kind of chocolate cake for desert.

PGATOUR.com: Name five songs in your iPod.
De Jonge: Dave Matthews, Grace is Gone; Pat Green, Guy Like Me; Red Hot Chili Peppers, Under the Bridge; The Kinks, Lola; and Guns 'n Roses, November Rain.

PGATOUR.com: Other than winning a tournament, what would make next year a success?
De Jonge: Contending and giving myself a chance to win. Have the veteran players say, 'This guy can play.'

PGATOUR.com: Who would you most like to hit balls next to, and why?
De Jonge: Ben Hogan, just because I heard so many stories of how solid it was. Maybe Sam Snead, as well, so hopefully the rhythm would rub off.'

PGATOUR.com: You've got one more victory coming before you retire. What trophy do you want to hoist and why?
De Jonge: The Zimbabwe Open because that would mean the country would have righted itself somewhat if they are able to have the tournament again. Also, I watched it every year growing up.