A herniated disc in his back as well as family issues forced him to miss some events in the spring as well as three months during the summer. After playing in the Dick's Sporting Goods Open in late June, did not return to action until the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn in late September (T31). Back woes forced him out of action once again after one round at the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship and played just one event after that at the Administaff Small Business Classic (T46).

Near Raleigh, posted three consecutive sub-par scores and finished T9 at the SAS Championship, his best effort of the year.