Prior to winning the 2003 U.S. Open for his first major championship title, Furyk made a steady climb into the elite group of the world's best players. His win at Olympia Fields moved him to No. 3 in the world and for the past three years he has remained on high ground.

Many could predict great things from Furyk, who began winning on the TOUR in 1995 and each year after that with the exception of two seasons in which injuries occurred.

In 2005, Furyk lost in a playoff at Quail Hollow. In 2006 he found revenge.

Looking back on the 2006 Wachovia Championship

Jim Furyk entered the final round at Quail Hollow Club with a one-shot lead. However, South African Trevor Immelman shot a 33 on the outward nine and by the 13th hole he held a two-stroke lead over Furyk and Retief Goosen.

Furyk, however, began to make his move. A birdie at the par-4 14th came after his eight-iron approach left him with a four-foot putt. He was within one stroke. Both he and Immelman then birdied the 15th and 30 minutes later they stood on the 18th teeing ground.

Furyk, trailing by one on the 72nd hole, watched Immelman three-putt from 50 feet. After a long, hard look, Furyk then rolled in an 8 footer to force the playoff.

On the first hole of extra play, both players returned to the 18th tee. And the result on the green was nearly the same. This time Furyk made a five-foot putt to secure his first victory of the 2006 season and the 11th of his career.