PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 26: John Merrick hits his drive on the fourth hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun held at El Camaleon Golf Club on February 26, 2011 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 26: John Merrick hits a shot on the eighth fairway during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun held at El Camaleon Golf Club on February 26, 2011 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 26: John Merrick hits his second shot on the eighth fairway during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun held at El Camaleon Golf Club on February 26, 2011 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 26: John Merrick hits his drive on the ninth hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun held at El Camaleon Golf Club on February 26, 2011 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 28: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the 2010 Crowne Plaza Invitational at the Colonial Country Club on May 28, 2010 in Ft. Worth, Texas (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: John Merrick hits his approach shot on the first hole during the first round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: John Merrick hits a shot to the second green during the first round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
RIO GRANDE, PR - MARCH 13: John Merrick hits a drive during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular at Trump International Golf Club held on March 13, 2010 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 28, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG - NOVEMBER 25: John Merrick of USA plays a shot during the pro - am at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup on the Olazabal course on November 25, 2009 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 05: John Merrick of the United States stands by his bag during the second round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston held on September 5, 2009 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 14: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the second round of the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club on August 14, 2009 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GRAND BLANC, MI - JULY 30: John Merrick hits his second shot on the first hole during the first round of the Buick Open at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club on July 30, 2009 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - JULY 23: John Merrick plays his second shot on the 16th hole during round one of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 23, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - JULY 23: John Merrick waits for play to resume on the 16th hole after rain postponed play during round one of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 23, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - JULY 23: John Merrick reacts after missing a long putt on the 16th green during round one of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 23, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
CROMWELL, CT - JUNE 27: John Merrick makes a tee shot during round three of the 2009 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 27, 2009 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
PLANO, TX - MAY 25: John Merrick tees off the par three 2nd hole during the International Final Qualifying America for the 2009 British Open Championship at the Gleneagles Country Club on May 25, 2009 in Plano, Texas. Those who are successful will advance to the 138th Open Championship at Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland on July 16-19. (Photo by Marc Feldman/ Getty Images)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 05: John Merrick hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of THE PLAYERS on the Stadium course at the TPC Sawgrass on May 5, 2009 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 25: John Merrick waves after completing the 1st hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2009 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 25: John Merrick chips to the 1st green during the third round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2009 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 23: John Merrick yawns while awaiting his turn to putt on the 12th hole during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 23, 2009 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty)
AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 23: John Merrick watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 23, 2009 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 12: John Merrick waits with his caddie John Rathouz in the first fairway during the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 12: John Merrick hits his approach shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: John Merrick plays a shot on the second hole during the second round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the second hole during the second round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: John Merrick plays a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: John Merrick waits with his caddie John Rathouz on the first hole during the first round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: John Merrick hits a bunker shot on the second hole during the first round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: John Merrick hits his approach shot on the first hole during the first round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 08: John Merrick hits his drive on the third hole during the final round of The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on March 8, 2009 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 28: John Merrick makes a shot from the fairway on the 3rd hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic on February 28, 2009 at El Camaleon Golf Club in Riviera Maya, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: John Merrick of USA lines up his putt on the seventh hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club February 19, 2009 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick hits his second shot on the ninth hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick lines up his putt on the tenth hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick pumps his fist after making an eagle putt on the 11th hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick waits to putt on the 14th hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick and his caddy consult on the 14th fairway on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick drops his club in reaction to his second shot on the 18th hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: John Merrick hits his tee shot on the second hole on the Palmer Private course at PGA West during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 25, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 23: John Merrick hits out of the greenside bunker on the par three 8th hole during the first round of the Frys.com Open held at Grayhawk Golf Club on Thursday, October 23, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Marc Feldman/Getty Images)
NORTON, MA - AUGUST 29: John Merrick hits a shot onto the green during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at the TPC Boston on August 29, 2008 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
PARAMUS, NJ - AUGUST 21: John Merrick plays a shot during the first round of The Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club on August 21, 2008 in Paramus, New Jersey. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
CANCUN, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 21: John Merrick during the first round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at the Riviera Maya on February 21, 2008 in Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Photo by Marc Feldman/Getty Images)
John Merrick plays his shot from the 10th tee during the first round of the Wyndham Championship at Forest Oaks Country Club on August 16, 2007 in Greensboro, North Carolina. PGA TOUR - 2007 Wyndham Championship - First RoundPhoto by Jonathan Ernst/WireImage.com
John Merrick walks off the 18th green after finishing his first round of the Wyndham Championship at Forest Oaks Country Club on August 16, 2007 in Greensboro, North Carolina. PGA TOUR - 2007 Wyndham Championship - First RoundPhoto by Jonathan Ernst/WireImage.com
John Merrick tosses his putter after missing a short putt during the first round of the AT&T Classic held at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA on May 17, 2007. PGA TOUR - 2007 AT&T Classic - First RoundPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
John Merrick hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon at Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico on February 24, 2007. PGA TOUR - 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic - Third RoundPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
John Merrick hits his approach shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon at Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico on February 24, 2007. PGA TOUR - 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic - Third RoundPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
John Merrick hits a bunker shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon at Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico on February 24, 2007. PGA TOUR - 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic - Third RoundPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
John Merrick hits his approach shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the Mayakoba Golf Classic at El Camaleon at Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico on February 24, 2007. PGA TOUR - 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic - Third RoundPhoto by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
John Merrick during the first round of the Rheem Classic presented by Times Record held at Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith, AR, on May 11, 2006.Photo by Steve Levin/WireImage.com