NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 17, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 17, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 17, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 16: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-Am of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 16, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 16: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-Am of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 16, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 16: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-Am of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 16, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 16: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-Am of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 16, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 16: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-Am of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 16, 2011 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the 2011 Omega Dubai Desert Classic held on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 10, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the 2011 Omega Dubai Desert Classic held on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 10, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 06: David Howell of England during the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club on February 6, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 06: David Howell of England during the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club on February 6, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 20: David Howell of England watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 20, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: Tim Henman, former Engish tennis star, (left) shares a joke with David Howell of England during the Pro Am prior to the start of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on on January 19, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: David Howell of England in action during the Pro Am prior to the start of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on on January 19, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 19: Tim Henman, former Engish tennis star, (left) shares a joke with David Howell of England during the Pro Am prior to the start of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on on January 19, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England in action on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England in action on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ( Photo By : Stanley Chou/Getty Images ) (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England putts on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ( Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images )
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England putts on the 6th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England expresses an opinion with an official on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ( Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images )
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England plays his 2nd shot on the 7th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ( Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 19: David Howell of England lines up for a putt on the 6th hole during day two of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on November 19, 2010 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. ( Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images )
VILAMOURA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 16: David Howell of England plays his approach shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course on October 16, 2010 in Vilamoura, Portugal. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
VILAMOURA, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 15: David Howell of England tee’s off at the 18th during the second round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course on October 15, 2010 in Vilamoura, Portugal. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 24: David Howell of England plays his approach shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the Vivendi cup at Golf de Joyenval on September 24, 2010 in Chambourcy, near Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 24: David Howell of England plays his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the Vivendi cup at Golf de Joyenval on September 24, 2010 in Chambourcy, near Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 23: David Howell of England plays his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Vivendi cup at Golf de Joyenval on September 22, 2010 in Chambourcy, near Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - JUNE 03: David Howell of England during the first round of the Celtic Manor Wales Open on the 2010 Course at the Celtic Manor Resort on June 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: David Howell of England hits his second shot on the 8th hole during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 20, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: David Howell of England hits his second shot on the 9th hole during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 20, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 20: David Howell of England plays his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 20, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: David Howell of England plays a tee shot during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: David Howell of England reacts to a shot during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: David Howell of England reacts to a shot during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: David Howell of England plays an iron shot during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Presenter Chris Evans (L) walks down a fairway with David Howell (R) of England during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 28: David Howell of England and golf coach Clive Tucker during the pro-am event prior to the Open de Espana at the Real Club de Golf on April 28, 2010 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 28: David Howell of England and golf coach Clive Tucker during the pro-am event prior to the Open de Espana at the Real Club de Golf on April 28, 2010 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: David Howell of England tees off on the 18th hole during the first round of the Open de Andalucia 2010 at Parador de Malaga Golf on March 25, 2010 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: David Howell of England plays his second shot into the 18th green during the first round of the Open de Andalucia 2010 at Parador de Malaga Golf on March 25, 2010 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team watches his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the second day’s play in the 2010 Tavistock Cup, at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club on March 23, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team watches his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the second day’s play in the 2010 Tavistock Cup, at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club on March 23, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team watches his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the second day’s play in the 2010 Tavistock Cup, at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club on March 23, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 23: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team watches his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the second day’s play in the 2010 Tavistock Cup, at the Isleworth Golf and Country Club on March 23, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: David Howell of England plays from a bunker on the 13th during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
RABAT, MOROCCO - MARCH 19: David Howell of England plays from a bunker on the 13th during the second round of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam on March 19, 2010 in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England in action during Round Two of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England in action during Round Two of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 11: David Howell of England looks on during Round One of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 11, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England looks down the 15th hole during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
NEW DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: David Howell of England in action during the Pro-AM of the Avantha Masters held at The DLF Golf and Country Club on February 10, 2010 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 04: David Howell of England walks with his caddie on the third hole during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on February 4, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 04: David Howell of England plays his second shot on the third hole during the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on February 4, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 04: David Howell of England on the par five 10th hole during the first round the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 4, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: David Howell of England on the 13th hole during the third round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 23, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: David Howell of England on the 13th hole during the third round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 23, 2010 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: David Howell of England plays his second shot to the fifth green during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 4, 2009 in Kingsbarns, Scotland.The third round was postponed on Saturday due to gale force winds. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 03: David Howell of England poses for a photograph on the putting green as high winds cause the abandonment of the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 3, 2009 in St. Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 01: David Howell of England plays from a bunker on the par five 14th hole during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on October 1, 2009 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 01: David Howell of England plays his second shot on the 13th hole during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on October 1, 2009 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 28: David Howell of England on the par four 13th hole during the second round of the Johnnie Walker Championship on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on August 28, 2009 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 28: David Howell of England on the par four 15th hole during the second round of the Johnnie Walker Championship on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on August 28, 2009 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 28: David Howell of England on the par four 15th hole during the second round of the Johnnie Walker Championship on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on August 28, 2009 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 27: David Howell of England during the first round of the Johnnie Walker Championship on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles on August 27, 2009 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
CELADNA, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 31: David Howell of England lines up a putt during day two of the Moravia Silesia Open Golf on July 31, 2009 in Celadna, Czech Republic. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
CELADNA, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 29: David Howell of England in action in the Pro-Am tournament during previews for the Moravia Silesia Open Golf on July 29, 2009 in Celadna, Czech Republic. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
CELADNA, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 29: David Howell of England in action in the Pro-Am tournament during previews for the Moravia Silesia Open Golf on July 29, 2009 in Celadna, Czech Republic. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
CELADNA, CZECH REPUBLIC - JULY 29: David Howell of England in action in the Pro-Am tournament during previews for the Moravia Silesia Open Golf on July 29, 2009 in Celadna, Czech Republic. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 19: David Howell of England hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 19, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: David Howell of England discusses a shot with caddy Nick Mumford during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: David Howell of England hits an approach shot during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: David Howell of England hits out of the rough during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: David Howell of England acknowledges the crowd on the 2nd hole during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: David Howell of England tees off during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England hits an approach shot during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England acknowledges the crowd during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England lines up a putt during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England tees off during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England hits an approach shot during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 16th hole during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England hits an approach shot during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England crosses the bridge on the 16th hole during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England hits an approach shot during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England tees off during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: David Howell of England lines up a putt during round one of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 16, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
ASH, ENGLAND - MAY 28: David Howell of England plays his second into the 18th green during the first round of The European Open at the London Golf Club on May 28, 2009 in Ash, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
WENTWORTH, ENGLAND - MAY 22: David Howell of England acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the Second Round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 22, 2009 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
WENTWORTH, ENGLAND - MAY 21: David Howell of England plays out of the bunker on the 18th hole during First Round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 21, 2009 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
WENTWORTH, ENGLAND - MAY 21: David Howell of England acknowledges the fans on the 18th hole during First Round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 21, 2009 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - APRIL 03: David Howell of England plays his chip shot on the 10th hole during the second round of The Estoril Open de Portugal The Oitavos Dunes Golf Course on April 3, 2009 in Cascais, Portugal. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - APRIL 02: David Howell of England plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Estoril Open de Portugal The Oitavos Dunes Golf Course on April 2, 2009 in Cascais, Portugal. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - APRIL 02: David Howell of England plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of The Estoril Open de Portugal The Oitavos Dunes Golf Course on April 2, 2009 in Cascais, Portugal. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: Charles Howell III of the U.S. and the Isleworth team hits on the 18th hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: Charles Howell III of the U.S. and the Isleworth Team hits his second shot at the first hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: Charles Howell III of the U.S. and the Isleworth Team tees off at the first hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: Charles Howell III of the U.S. and the Isleworth Team waits at the tee on the first hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: J.B. Holmes (L) and and Charles Howell III (R) of the U.S. and the Isleworth Team arrive by helicopter during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 17: Charles Howell III of the U.S. tees off against the Isleworth Team on the first hole during the second day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team at the 8th hole during the first day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 16, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team at the 9th hole during the first day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 16, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team at the 17th hole during the first day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 16, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: Charles Howell III of the USA and the Isleworth Team on the 2nd hole during the first day of the 2009 Tavistock Cup at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, on March 16, 2009 in Orlando, Florida (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 13: David Howell of England in action during the round two of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 13, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 13: David Howell of England in action during the round two of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 13, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 13: David Howell of England in action during the round two of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 13, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England plays an approach shot during the first round of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England tees off during the first round of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England tess on during the first round of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - FEBRUARY 12: David Howell of England chips out of a bunker on the 15th hole during the first round of the 2009 Maybank Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club on February 12, 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 27: Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain (right) and David Howell of England (left) recieve their third place prizes from Mohamed Juma Buamaim the Vice-Chairman and CEO of Golf in Dubai and Moza Bint Hamad from Leisurecorp the owners of Turnberry in Scotland during the Challenge Match on the Par 3 Course at the Emirates Golf Club on January 27, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 22: David Howell of England watches his approach shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on January 22, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 22: David Howell of England tees off on the 16th hole during the first round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club on January 22, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: David Howell of England on the 17th tee during the first round the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 06: David Howell of England plays his third shot on the par five 8th hole during the first round of the HSBC Champions at Sheshan Golf Club on November 6, 2008 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 06: David Howell of England plays his fourth shot on the par five 8th hole during the first round of the HSBC Champions at Sheshan Golf Club on November 6, 2008 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
CARNOUSTIE, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 04: Sir Ian Botham and David Howell on the 14th fairway during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on October 4, 2008 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Gettyimages)
KINGSBARNS, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 02: David Howell of England plays out from the rough on the seventh hole during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 2, 2008 in Kingbarns, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SUTTON COLDFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 25: David Howell of England during the first round the Quinn Insurance British Masters at the Belfry on September 25, 2008 in Sutton Coldfield, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SUTTON COLDFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 25: David Howell of England during the first round the Quinn Insurance British Masters at the Belfry on September 25, 2008 in Sutton Coldfield, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 19: David Howell of England is watched by spectators on the 2nd during the third round of the 137th Open Championship on July 19, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JUNE 06: David Howell of England plays his second shot into the 14th green during continuation of the first round of the 2008 Bank Austria Golf Open after heavy rain stopped play, presented by Telekom Austria at Fontana Golf Club on June 6, 2008 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24: David Howell of England in action during the first round of the BMW Asian Open at the Tomson Shanghai Pudong Golf Club on April 24, 2008 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
BEIJING - APRIL 17: David Howell of England in action on the 18th green during the first round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 17, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
BEIJING - APRIL 17: David Howell of England plays his 2nd shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 17, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
BEIJING - APRIL 17: David Howell of England in action on the 18th green during the first round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 17, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
BEIJING - APRIL 17: David Howell of England plays his 2nd shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 17, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
BEIJING - APRIL 17: David Howell of England lines up a put on the 14th green during the first round of the Volvo China Open at the Beijing CBD International Golf Club on April 17, 2007 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 24: Charles Howell III, of the Isleworth team, swings on the 18th tee during the first day’s play of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf and Country Club March 24, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
MIAMI - MARCH 21: Charles Howell III of the USA tees off at the 17th hole during the second round of the 2008 World Golf Championships CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, on March 21, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MARCH 07: David Howell of England during the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open held at the Kota Permai Golf & Country Club on March 7, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MARCH 06: David Howell of England prepares to hit his tee-shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Maybank Malaysian Open held at the Kota Permai Golf & Country Club on March 6, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 07: David Howell of England plays his second shot to the 10th hole during the first round of the Emaar-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club, on February 7, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 05: David Howell of England ponders during practice round of The EMAAR - MGF Indian Masters at Delhi golf Club on February 05, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 05: David Howell of England plays a tee shot during practice round of The EMAAR - MGF Indian Masters at Delhi golf Club on February 05, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 05: David Howell of England hits his tee shot to the 17th green during the Challenge Match, in the Emaar-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club on February 5, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 05: David Howell of England hits his second shot to the 12th green during the Challenge Match, in the Emaar-MGF Indian Masters at the Delhi Golf Club on February 5, 2008 in Delhi, India. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: David Howell of England during the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course held at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2008 in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 31: David Howell of England hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis course at Emirates Golf Club on January 31, 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 29: David Howell of England hits his tee shot at the 7th hole during the Dubai Desert Classic Challenge Match, held on the Par 3 Course at the Emirates Golf Club, on January 29, 2007 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 27: David Howell of England on the par four 6th hole during the final round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters held at the Doha Golf Club on January 27, 2008 in Doha,Qatar. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 24: David Howell of England during the first round of the Open de Andalucia at the Parador de Malaga Golf Course on March 24, 2011 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 24: David Howell of England during the first round of the Open de Andalucia at the Parador de Malaga Golf Course on March 24, 2011 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 24: David Howell of England during the first round of the Open de Andalucia at the Parador de Malaga Golf Course on March 24, 2011 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN - MARCH 23: David Howell of England during the pro-am event prior to the Open de Andalucia at the Parador de Malaga Golf on March 23, 2011 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England waits to play a shot on the 3rd hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 5th hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 6th hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 7th hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 7th hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
WINDERMERE, FL - MARCH 15: David Howell of England plays a shot on the 9th hole during the second day of the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf & Country Club on March 15, 2011 in Windermere, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: David Howell of England and the Queenwood Club tees off at the 18th hole during the first day of the 2011 Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf Club on March 14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: David Howell of England and the Queenwood Club hits his second shot at the 7th hole during the first day of the 2011 Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf Club on March 14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: David Howell of England and the Queenwood Club tees off at the 7th hole during the first day of the 2011 Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf Club on March 14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: David Howell of England and the Queenwood Club tees off at the 7th hole during the first day of the 2011 Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf Club on March 14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: David Howell of England and the Queenwood Club at the 9th hole during the first day of the 2011 Tavistock Cup at Isleworth Golf Club on March 14, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 26: David Howell of England plays his second shot on the fourth hole uring the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club on May 26, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 26: David Howell of England plays his second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club on May 26, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: David Howell of England reacts on the 7th hole during the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club on May 28, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: David Howell of England reacts on the 7th hole during the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club on May 28, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: David Howell of England reacts on the 7th hole during the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club on May 28, 2011 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)