After missing the cut in his first three tournaments, he finished T-4 in the next two and won the third, the United Leasing Championship to claim his first professional title.
Pärast esimesel kolmel turniiril välja langemist lõpetas ta järgmisel kahel T-4-ga ja võitis kolmandad, United Leasing meistrivõistlused, pretendeerimaks oma esimesele elukutselise tiitlile.