I mean, the only thing that I was truthfully looking for was a fresh, new start, ... Everything else was on the up and up from that standpoint.

It took a little while for our staff to see who played well together. Then we played loose and aggressive.

It hasn't sunk in yet. I've tried deliberately not to think about getting to the PGA Tour. But it does feel good to finally lock up my card. I can sit back and relax a little bit.

It's sort of a 'Little Engine That Could' story. Why would you open a doughnut shop when all the other doughnut shops are closing?

I felt my first year we definitely suffered when he wasn't available [through injury] and I think the wins and losses probably proved that. I think we took a step forward last year and we've continued to recruit to make sure we're not solely reliant on one player in any position. So I'll just use these next couple of games to have a look at the options.

That's a curious paradox that I don't think a lot of people out there know; that you get really scared before you go on. You come out in a nervous rash, and it's not like you actually love getting up there and showing off.