Irving resident's star has risen in the past year. Scrappy competitor plays his best golf in April, May. Hopes title describes his Colonial finish. Nobody knows the course better or yearns more to see his name on Wall of Champions. Goofy swing, stellar results.
Scrappy competitor seems to peak for Texas tournaments.
U.S. Open champ made noise here last year before fading. Ryder Cup captain has rediscovered his long, lost confidence. Broke nine-year victory drought in Tucson. Too young for Senior Tour, too good to be overlooked. Six times in Colonial top 12 in past decade.