Debuted on the circuit near Baltimore and was T5 in his first start at the Constellation Energy Classic just five days after turning 50. Closed with a 6-under-par 66 Sunday and got within a shot of the lead with a pair of late birdies, but eventually finished three strokes behind winner Bob Gilder.

A solo third-place finisher in his next start at the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn, posting three consecutive rounds in the 60s. Closed at 5-under-par on the back nine and eventually placed two strokes out of a playoff with R.W. Eaks and eventual-winner Andy Bean.

Was T2 the next week at the weather-shortened SAS Championship near Raleigh.

Other runner-up effort came in his last start of the year at the AT&T Championship. Final-round 65 at Oak Hills was the low round of the day and gave him the lead late Sunday. Eventually lost by one stroke when Fred Funk made birdies on three of the last four holes, including a clutch par save at No. 18, to preserve the victory.