Tied 29th on Masters debut in 2002
Best Major finish T17 at 2002 USPGA
1 US Tour win
2001 Rookie of the Year
2000 NCAA Champion as junior
2000 Big 12 Champion
US OPEN PROFILE
Howell has cemented his position as one of game's rising stars with a win at the Michelob Championship in 2002, his first on Tour. More good performances, including a play-off loss to Mike Weir at the Nissan Open, have followed and the victories are sure to start flowing with regularity before too long. He started the Memorial Tournament with a blistering 64 before fading badly - but it highlights this guy's incredible ability to score when he is on form. A monster hitter for one so slight, he might have to tone things down a notch or two this week and his attacking style may not be ideally suited to a US Open layout. He looks banker material for Major honours at some stage but might have to wait a little longer. He also took part in the FBR Capital and let's hope his preparation has not been upset too much.
