He reached the finals only once between 1995 and '98. Cochran continued to stride through on lower tours until he finally started to crank back up in 1999. Cochran reached the Q-school finals for the third time, only this time he finally qualified for the PGA Tour. It was just one of those good weeks that you always remember. I wish I could have just kept going.
Some guys do.
Once they get on the tour they get comfortable and their game just raises up to the next level. I feel like I'm very close. Maybe this week is Cochran's opportunity to rise and realize his dream once again. He'll be playing at home, on a course he knows well. It's both a blessing and a curse.