Exempt status
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PGA TOUR: Past champion beyond 150 in 2019-20 FedExCup (thru 2020-21)
JOINED TOUR
PGA TOUR Victories (4)
- 2003 THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola
- 2004 Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard
- 2006 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
- 2007 Viking Classic
Korn Ferry Tour Victories (3)
- 2001 BUY.COM Richmond Open, BUY.COM Permian Basin Open, BUY.COM Monterey Peninsula Classic
PLAYOFF RECORD
PGA TOUR (0-3)
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2005 Lost to Adam Scott, Nissan Open
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2009 Lost to Kenny Perry, Ángel Cabrera, Masters Tournament
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2009 Lost to George McNeill, Martin Laird, Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
National Teams
- 2004, 2006, 2008 Ryder Cup
Personal
- Started playing golf with his father and brother in Andrews, Texas.
- While playing golf at UNLV, worked at a coffee shop with other teammates to earn spending money. Teammates at UNLV included Chris Riley and Ted Oh.
- Among several charitable initiatives, spent time at the 2009 AT&T Byron Nelson with a group of students from the J. Erik Jonsson Community School, a school which meets the educational needs of low-income children and their families.
Special Interests
- Hunting, boating, spending time with family, watching all his sons play sports
Career Highlights
2019 Season
Finished the season at No. 153 on the Regular Season points list. Recorded four made cuts in seven starts, including a season-best T13 finish at the Knoxville Open.
2018 Season
Of 15 made cuts in 28 starts, collected a pair of top-10 finishes, highlighted by a solo-second at the Barracuda Championship. At No. 129 in the FedExCup standings after the Wyndham Championship, missed the FedExCup Playoffs for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
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Web.com Tour Championship: Posted four sub-70 rounds at the Web.com Tour Championship to finish the week T8. Bogeyed his 72nd hole to miss out on a spot in The Finals 25.
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Barracuda Championship: Mixed six birdies with one bogey for 11 points on the final day of the Barracuda Championship to finish runner-up by four points to Andrew Putnam in the Modified Stableford scoring format. It marked his best finish on TOUR since a runner-up effort also in Nevada at the 2009 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, losing in a playoff to Martin Laird. Was seeking his fifth PGA TOUR victory in his 470th start, having last won 297 starts previously at the 2007 Sanderson Farms Championship. Week was highlighted by 22 points in the third round, tying Kyle Reifers (R4/2015) for the most points (22) in a single round since the Barracuda Championship went to the Modified Stableford scoring format in 2012.
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John Deere Classic: On the strength of 5-under 66s in rounds one, three and four, finished T7 finish with four others at the John Deere Classic. Started birdie-eagle-birdie in Sunday's final round to post his third 66 for the week. Marked his second top-10 finish at TPC Deere Run in his 11th tournament start. Previously finished seventh in 2008.
2017 Season
Made the cut in 20 of 29 starts during the 2016-17 season, with a T6 at the CareerBuilder Challenge the best of his three top-10 finishes. Advanced to the FedExCup Playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years, wrapping up the season No. 83 in the standings.
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Dell Technologies Championship: Missed the cut at the Dell Technologies Championship to end his season.
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The Greenbrier Classic: Posted his second top-10 finish in his last three outings on the PGA TOUR with a T9 finish at The Greenbrier Classic. Marked his first top-10 in his fourth start at The Greenbrier Classic.
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FedEx St. Jude Classic: Finished in an eight-way tie for 10th at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Marked his second top-10 of the season.
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CareerBuilder Challenge: In his 15th start at the CareerBuilder Challenge, the 2006 tournament winner posted scores of 6-under 66 in rounds one and three to finish T6 with Brendan Steele. In round two on the PGA WEST Stadium Course, went eagle-double bogey-birdie-eagle on Nos. 5-8 en route to a 3-under 69.
2016 Season
Kept himself alive through the first two of four Playoffs events, before ending his season after the Deutsche Bank Championship at No. 73 in the FedExCup standings.
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DEAN & DELUCA Invitational: Closed with a 7-under 63, despite a bogey on the final hole, for the best round Sunday at the DEAN & DELUCA Invitational. Finished T10 and nine strokes behind fellow Texan Jordan Spieth. The top-10 was his second at Colonial in 15 starts (2nd-2004).
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The RSM Classic: Opened with a bogey-free 4-under 66 en route to a T9 finish at The RSM Classic. It marked his second top-10 finish in six starts at the event (T7-2012).
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Open: Making his second start of the season, finished T8 at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open for his first top-10 since a T8 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in mid-June 2015.
2015 Season
Claimed seven top-25 finishes in 28 starts to earn his seventh start in the FedExCup Playoffs and first since 2012. Missed cuts in the finals resulted in an end to his season. Placed 96th in the FedExCup standings.
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Deutsche Bank Championship: Missed the cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
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The Barclays: Missed the cut at The Barclays.
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FedEx St. Jude Classic: Carded rounds of 69-66-70-68 to T8 with four other players at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in mid-June.
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Zurich Classic of New Orleans: After an opening-round, 5-under 67 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, posted scores of 68 in each of the three ensuing rounds to claim a T8 with three others at TPC Louisiana. Birdied the par-5 seventh and par-4 13th holes all four days en route to the finish.
2014 Season
With one top-10 finish in 10 made cuts (18 starts), finished 152nd in the FedExCup standings and missed the FedExCup Playoffs for the second straight season. Will utilize his one-time, top-50 PGA TOUR career money-list exemption for the 2014-15 season. Failed to regain his exempt status for the 2014-15 PGA TOUR Season via the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.
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Hotel Fitness Championship: A T17 at the Hotel Fitness Championship was his best outing.
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Travelers Championship: Finished T7 at the Travelers Championship on the strength of an opening round 64.
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial: Finished T30 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial after holding a share of the third-round lead. Closed with a final-round 74 to fall from contention.
2013 Season
Claimed four top-25 finishes in 14 made cuts (of 25 starts) on the PGA TOUR, highlighted by a top-10 finish in Mississippi in July. Missed the FedExCup Playoffs for the first time in his career and failed to finish inside the top 125 on the money list for the first time since the 2001 season.
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Web.com Tour Championship: Made the cut in two of the four Korn Ferry Tour Finals' events, with a best showing of T29 at the season-ending Web.com Tour Championship on the Dye Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass.
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Sanderson Farms Championship: The 2007 Sanderson Farms Championship winner returned to Annandale GC in July and posted four sub-par rounds to claim a T7, with Bill Lunde. Made five birdies and an eagle in the third round, good for a 7-under 65 on his way to the finish, his first top-10 since a T7 at the 2012 McGladrey Classic.
2012 Season
Finished the season No. 104 in the FedExCup standings, failing to advance at least to the second round of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the first time in six seasons.
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The McGladrey Classic: Posted four rounds in the 60s for the first time since the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii, finishing T7, five strokes behind Tommy Gainey at The McGladrey Classic.
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The Barclays: Was unable to mount a charge in the first Playoffs event, missing the cut by one stroke at The Barclays and failing to advance to the Deutsche Bank Championship.
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Wyndham Championship: Finished T4 at the Wyndham Championship, with rounds of 71-64-65-66. Bogeyed his final hole to drop to 14-under 266, four shots behind winner Sergio Garcia.
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FedEx St. Jude Classic: Earned his first top-10 of the season and best finish on TOUR since a runner-up finish to Martin Laird in a playoff at the 2009 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open with a T3 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Held a share of the lead at 8-under going to the 72nd hole, but his tee shot found the lake left of the fairway and led to a bogey. He went on to finish two shots behind winner Dustin Johnson.
2011 Season
Recorded one top-10 finish on the PGA TOUR, the fewest of his career since his first full season in 2002.
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The Open Championship: Finished T5 at The Open Championship for his fourth top-10 finish in 34 major championship starts. With the exception of a third-round, 4-over 74, carded three under-par rounds at Royal St. George's (69-68-69).
2010 Season
Recorded two top-10 finishes en route to finishing No. 89 in the FedExCup standings.
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Deutsche Bank Championship: Entered the Deutsche Bank Championship ranked No. 83 on the FedExCup points list and needed a strong finish to advance to the 70-player BMW Championship field, but was disqualified for failing to register prior to the start of the tournament.
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Travelers Championship: Only other top-10 came at the Travelers Championship in June. Made a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole in the first round, earning a $50,000 shopping spree at a Hartford jewelry store.
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Sony Open in Hawaii: Opened the Sony Open in Hawaii with rounds of 68-64 to sit one shot behind tournament leader Ryan Palmer. Closed 73-66 to finish T8 for his third top-10 finish in eight starts at the event.
2009 Season
Recorded three top-10 finishes, including two playoff losses, and a final ranking of 59th on the FedExCup points list.
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Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open: Was co-leader after 36 and 54 holes at Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open before being eliminated in a three-way playoff (Martin Laird, George McNeill) when he missed a 4-foot par putt on the second extra hole. Laird won at third extra hole. Ranked T1 in Greens In Regulation (87.5 percent, hitting 63 of 72 for the week).
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Masters Tournament: Finished T2 at the Masters Tournament, losing in a three-man playoff. Finished tied at 12-under 276 with Angel Cabrera and Kenny Perry. Bogeyed the first playoff hole, the par-4 18th, after failing to get up and down from the right bunker. Cabrera beat Perry on the second playoff hole.
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The 50th Bob Hope Classic hosted by Arnold Palmer: Closing rounds of 65-64 led to a T9 at the 50th Bob Hope Classic in his first outing of the season, representing his first top-10 at the five-day event since capturing the title in 2006.
2008 Season
With six top-10 finishes, another solid year.
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Ryder Cup: Made his third consecutive Ryder Cup Team, this time as a captain's pick. Had a 2-1-0 record, which included a 2-and-1 victory over Padraig Harrington in Singles.
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Deutsche Bank Championship: Was T7 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, including a final-round 66 that included two eagles.
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U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee: Had a T3 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, to remain in the top 30 in the FedExCup standings. One of seven players with at least a share of the lead during the final round. Finished three strokes behind champion Richard S. Johnson
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Shell Houston Open: Despite a rough start with a 1-over 73 at the Shell Houston Open, fought back with rounds of 64-65 to move within one stroke of 54-hole leader and eventual champion Johnson Wagner. Struggled on Sunday with a 3-over 39 on the front nine, but managed an even-par 72 to finish in a tie for second with Geoff Ogilvy.
2007 Season
Competed in two events in the inaugural FedExCup Playoffs and claimed his fourth career TOUR title at the Viking Classic.
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Viking Classic: Became the first player in the last 10 years to win the Viking Classic after not playing in the final group on Sunday. He began the event ranked 160th in Greens in Regulation. His fourth PGA TOUR victory, however, was largely credited to a first-place Greens in Regulation ranking for the week.
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World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship: Finished fourth at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, falling to Trevor Immelman in the consolation final, 4 and 2.
2006 Season
Earned more than $2 million and finished in the top 30 (No. 14) on TOUR money list for fourth straight season.
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Ryder Cup: Made his second U.S. Ryder Cup team (0-1-2), earning one point for two halved matches.
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Masters Tournament: In fourth career Masters appearance, finished T3, three strokes behind champion Phil Mickelson. Held the 36-hole lead by three strokes over three players after opening 71-67, but surrendered lead in the third round with a 3-over-par 75.
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Bob Hope Chrysler Classic: Won for the first time since 2004 with a victory at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Posted rounds of 63-66-68-67-71–335 and was the solo leader after the second, third and fourth rounds. Finished three strokes ahead of Jesper Parnevik and Scott Verplank.
2005 Season
Season highlighted by two runner-up finishes, one official and one unofficial.
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Chrysler Championship: Second-place finish at The Chrysler Championship ($572,000) moved him inside top 30 on the money list to qualify for his third TOUR Championship (43rd to 17th).
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Nissan Open: First was at rain-shortened Nissan Open. Posted rounds of 68-65 on Thursday-Friday and did not hit another shot until Monday morning, as unplayable conditions due to heavy rain canceled the final two rounds. Tied with Adam Scott for the lead at 9-under-par after two rounds, the two played off on Monday morning. Scott parred the first hole of sudden death to take the unofficial victory.
2004 Season
Finished in the top 30 on the TOUR money list and won for the second straight season.
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THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola: Made second straight TOUR Championship but had to withdraw at the halfway point due to a family illness.
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Ryder Cup: Finished seventh on the Ryder Cup Team points list to make his first Ryder Cup Team.
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Bank of America Colonial: In mid-May, finished one stroke behind winner Steve Flesch at the Bank of America Colonial. Shared the third-round lead with Flesch and Brian Gay.
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Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard: Came from four strokes back of Stuart Appleby at the Bay Hill Invitational and won by six. It was his second win in last 10 events on TOUR after winning 2003 season-ending TOUR Championship. Largest come-from-behind victory at Bay Hill since 1984 when Gary Koch made up six shots to win. Final-round 6-under 66 was the best by a winner at Bay Hill since Phil Mickelson fired a 7-under 65 in 1997.
2003 Season
Improved from 164th in world at beginning of season to 26th after his victory.
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THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola: Became the first player in TOUR history to record his first win at the season-ending TOUR Championship. Fired personal best, course and tournament record 10-under 61 in third round to take a one-stroke lead over Charles Howell III. Final-round 68 was good for three-stroke victory over Howell and $1,080,000 check. Became seventh first-time winner of season.
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PGA Championship: Runner-up to Shaun Micheel at PGA Championship at Oak Hill CC in Rochester, NY. Tied for the lead with Micheel entering the final round, was outdone on 72nd hole as Micheel's 7-iron shot from 175 yards rolled within inches of the cup to clinch a two-stroke victory.
2002 Season
TOUR rookie had strong first season, thanks to two top-10s. Had a second, a T3 and fourth-place showing in his first 41 TOUR events.
2001 Season
Second of three Korn Ferry Tour players to earn TOUR card by winning three events in a season (Heath Slocum and Pat Bates the others).
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Southern Farm Bureau Classic: Held third-round lead at PGA TOUR's Southern Farm Bureau Classic before placing second behind Cameron Beckman.
2000 Season
Leading money winner on the Hooters Tour for third time in career. Captured eight of the first 16 tournaments on the way to earning $188,279. Closest competitor was more than $110,000 behind. Has 13 career victories on that tour.
1997 Season
Named Rookie of the Year on the Hooters Tour.
Amateur Highlights
- Member of UNLV golf team that placed second at the 1996 NCAA Championship. First-team Junior College All-America at Midland (Texas) College.