Despite a double bogey on the par-4 sixth hole in the final round of The Honda Classic, managed six birdies for a 4-under 66 en route to a T7 with Dicky Pride. Joioned Pride and other TOUR players earlier in the week in Palm Beach Gardens for a Birdies for the Brave charity fundraiser, where they raced remote-control cars.

Second top-10 of the season came at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (T10).

A week later, made birdie-3 on the first extra hole (No. 18) to defeat Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points at the Wells Fargo Championship for his first TOUR win. Improved to 1-1 in playoffs (lost to Troy Matteson, 2009 Frys.com Open). The playoff was the fifth at the Wells Fargo Championship. At the age of 23 years, 4 months, 23 days, became the third player to make the Wells Fargo Championship his first PGA TOUR win (Anthony Kim in 2008 and McIlroy in 2010). Is the third-youngest winner of the event, behind McIlroy (20 years, 11 months, 28 days) and Kim (22/10/15). His win came in his 72nd start on TOUR and was his 16th top-10 finish. Opening-round 66 is the lowest start by a winner of the Wells Fargo Championship. Won in his third start at the Wells Fargo Championship (T6 in 2010 and T16 in 2011).

2011: Won his first tournament as a professional, the Kolon Korea Open on the OneAsia Tour, when he rolled to a six-stroke win over Rory McIlroy at Woo Jeong Hills CC in early October. He took control of the tournament in the third round when he shot an 8-under 63. He followed that with a 3-under 68 Sunday. The victory was worth a little under $250,000.

Posted first of four top-10s on the season in his fourth start in his World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship debut, finishing T9. Defeated Peter Hanson (1-up) and Phil Mickelson (6 and 5) before losing to Matt Kuchar (2 and 1) in the third round.

Along with Tiger Woods, turned in the round of the day Sunday of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship with a 6-under 66 to finish eighth.

Entered the final round of the AT&T National tied for the lead with Nick Watney at 9-under but struggled to a closing, 4-over 74 to finish T13. Marked the second time in his PGA TOUR career he has carried the 54-hole lead/co-lead into the final round and failed to win.

Enjoyed his best finish among seven major championship starts, with a T5 at the British Open at Royal St. George's. Opened with three par-or-better rounds to enter the final round three strokes behind Darren Clarke. Closed with a 2-over 72 in windy conditions to finish tied with fellow Americans Chad Campbell and Anthony Kim.

Finished T2 at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational for his third top 10 in five World Golf Championships starts. Led the field with only 100 putts. He was one of five players to record all four rounds in the 60s. Held a share of the second-round lead with three other players. 2010: Enjoyed a stellar rookie season, with seven top-10 finishes and a 32nd-place finish in the FedExCup standings that led to him winning PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year honors.

Finished inside the top 30 on the money list to qualify for the Masters and the U.S. Open.

After missing cuts in the first two starts of his season, posted a T5 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open with four sub-par rounds. Two behind leader Ben Crane until a double bogey on the 17th hole eliminated him from contention.

Claimed his second runner-up finish at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, one shot behind Hunter Mahan. Had birdie opportunities on the last three holes but unable to catch Mahan. Previously lost in a playoff to Troy Matteson just down the road at Grayhawk GC in the 2009 Frys.com Open. Had he won at TPC Scottsdale, would have become the first Sponsor Exemption to do so since Jason Gore (2005 84 Lumber Classic). Lee Westwood later won in June as a Sponsor Exemption at the St. Jude Classic presented by Smith & Nephew.

Three rounds in the 60s led to a T8 finish at the Verizon Heritage. Made an early final-round charge, playing his first seven holes in 6-under and carding a 6-under 30 on Harbour Town's front nine. Cooled off for a 4-under 67 for his fifth career top-10 finish.

A final-round 67 helped propel him to a sixth-place finish at the Quail Hollow Championship.

Added another runner-up finish at the Memorial Tournament. Led or shared the lead after the first three rounds. Entered the final round holding a three-shot lead but shot a final-round, 1-over 73, including a double bogey on the par-3 12th hole, to drop to solo second.

Played in first three Playoff events, slipping from 21st to 32nd and out of THE TOUR Championship.

Selected as captain's pick for the United States Ryder Cup team and responded with an electric singles match against Edoardo Molinari, posting birdies on final four holes to come from 4-down to halve the match.

Following his runner-up playoff loss at the 2009 Frys.com Open, returned this season and posted four rounds in the 60s to place fourth.

Finished T3 at the Children's Miracle Network Classic, four shots behind the winner.

His father, Rod, owns a trucking company. Father enjoyed riding dirt bikes and won the 1986 Baja 1000 while racing for a Yamaha team. Gave up serious dirt-bike riding after an accident prior to his freshman year in high school resulted in a couple of broken bones in his foot.

His middle name comes from his grandfather, Taka Tanaka. His younger sister, Taylor, attends Cal State-Fullerton, where she is on the golf team.

Started playing golf at age 3.

Biggest thrill in golf was playing in the Walker Cup.