Ryuji Imada

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Yuta Ikeda and Ryuji Imada of Japan share a joke during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryo Ishikawa (L) and Ryuji Imada of Japan laugh on the 12th hole during round two of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryo Ishikawa, Yuta Ikeda and Ryuji Imada of Japan share a joke during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Yuta Ikeda and Ryuji Imada of Japan ponder during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryo Ishikawa (L) and Ryuji Imada of Japan laugh on the 12th hole during round two of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during round two of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during round two of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Yuta Ikeda (L) and Ryuji Imada of Japan walk together on the fifth hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan waits on the tee on the 12th hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan chips onto the green on the 11th hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his second shot on the first hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Yuta Ikeda (L) and Ryuji Imada of Japan walk together on the third hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during round one of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Counrty Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his second shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his second shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 27: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits from a bunker on the second hole during round one of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines North Course on January 27, 2011 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Bob Hope Classic on the Palmer Private Course at PGA West on January 23, 2011 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 20: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the Bob Hope Classic at the Nicklaus Private course at PGA West on January 20, 2011 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during round one of the Bob Hope Classic at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West on January 19, 2011 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during round one of the Bob Hope Classic at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West on January 19, 2011 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during round one of the Bob Hope Classic at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West on January 19, 2011 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan waits to play a shot on the 6th hole during the second round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club on January 15, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

HONOLULU, HI - JANUARY 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot on the 6th hole during the second round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club on January 15, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 31: Golfer Sir Nick Faldo, Japan actor Ai Kato and Golfer Ryuji Imada of Japan in action during day five of the Mission Hills Start Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 31, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event which features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 30: Golfer Danny Lee of New Zealand shakes hand with Golfer Ryuji Imada of Japan as Hollywood actor Christian Slater of USA smile during day four of the Mission Hills Start Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 30, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event which features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 30: Golfer Ryuji Imada of Japan celebrate his shot with Actor Ai Katoh of Japan during day four of the Mission Hills Start Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 30, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event which features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the 14th hole during day four of the Mission Hills Start Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 30, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event and features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: (L - R) Ryuji Imada of Japan and Actress Ai Katoh of Japan pose with their handprints during a press conference as part the Mission Hills Star Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 29, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event and features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: (L - R) Ryuji Imada of Japan and Actress Ai Katoh of Japan pose with their handprints during a press conference as part the Mission Hills Star Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 29, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event and features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: (L - R) Ryuji Imada of Japan and Actress Ai Katoh of Japan put their hand on hand moulds during a press conference as part the Mission Hills Star Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 29, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event and features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: Golfer Ryuji Imada of Japan attends a press conference during the Mission Hills Star Trophy tournament at Mission Hills Resort on October 29, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure liflestyle event and features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images for Mission Hills)

HAIKOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 28: Golfer Ryuji Imada of Japan in action during the Mission Hills Star Trophy at Blackstone Course, Mission Hill Hainan on October 28, 2010 in Haikou, China. The Mission Hills Star Trophy is Asia’s leading leisure lifestyle event which features Hollywood celebrities and international golf stars. (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 24: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Sunderlin on October 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the 2nd hole during the third round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the 2nd hole during the third round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 22: Ryuji Imada reacts to missing his birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 22: Ryuji Imada hits his approach shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 22: Ryuji Imada tees of on the 18th hole during the second round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 22: Ryuji Imada tees of on the 18th hole during the second round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 17, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 17: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 17, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th hole during the third round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 16, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 16, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 16, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan looks on at the eighth hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 14: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 14, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 14: Ryuji Imada of Japan makes a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 14, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

MADISON, MS - OCTOBER 01: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot from the fairway during the second round of the Viking Classic held at Annandale Golf Club on October 1, 2010 in Madison, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)

NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: (L) Ryuji Imada of Japan looks at his shot on the 14th tee during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2010 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 9th hole during the third round of the St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind held on June 12, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 9th hole during the third round of the St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind held on June 12, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 11: Ryuji Imada of Japan chips onto the 7th green during the second round of the St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind held on June 11, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TN - JUNE 10: Ryuji Imada of Japan reacts after making his putt on the first hole during the first round of the St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind held on June 10, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays from a bunker on the 15th hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a fairway shot on the sixth hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his fairway shot on the seventh hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his fairway shot on the seventh hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 08: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 8, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 07: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 7, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 07: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 7, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 07: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 7, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 06: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot on the sixth hole during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 6, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - MAY 06: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot on the sixth hole during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on May 6, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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)

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 25, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Monterey Peninsula Country Club on February 13, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the seventh hole during round two of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan and caddie on the nineth hole during round two of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during round two of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot on the nineth hole during round two of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot on the nineth hole during round two of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his approach shot on the first hole during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course on February 11, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Ryuji Imada of Japan reacts after hitting a bad shot on the first hole during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course on February 11, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off the fifth hole during the final round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 31, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his his tee shot on the second hole on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 31, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his his tee shot on the second hole on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 31, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan walks along the 5th green with a paraglider in the background during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan prepares to hit his tee shot on the second hole at the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan reacts as his birdie putt falls on the 18th hole at the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits off the 5th hole during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan looks on the 5th hole during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off the 5th hole during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off the 5th hole during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits out of the rough on the 4th fairway during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan follows his bunker shot on the 5th fairway bunker during the third round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits from a fairway bunker on the second hole at the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 30: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the second hole at the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 30, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 29: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off the 5th hole during the second round of the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open on January 29, 2010 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 28: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole at the North Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 28, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 28: Ryuji Imada of Japan waits to putt on the eighth hole at the North Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on January 28, 2010 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUITNA, CA - JANUARY 24: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 15th hole at La Quinta Country Club during the fourth round of the Bob Hope Classic on January 24, 2010 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 22: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Bob Hope Classic at the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West on January 22, 2010 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 6: Ryuji Imada waits to make his approach shot during the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship held at TPC Boston on September 6, 2009 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 6: Ryuji Imada waits to make his approach shot during the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship held at TPC Boston on September 6, 2009 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 14: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 14: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 14: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 10: Ryuji Imada (L) and Ryo Ishikawa of Japan walk down a fairway during a practice round prior to the start of the 91st PGA Championship at the Hazeltine Golf Club on August 10, 2009 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 10: Ryuji Imada (L) and Ryo Ishikawa of Japan wait on a tee box during a practice round prior to the start of the 91st PGA Championship at the Hazeltine Golf Club on August 10, 2009 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 10: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 91st PGA Championship at the Hazeltine Golf Club on August 10, 2009 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA - JULY 25: Ryuji Imada plays his second shot on the ninth hole during round two of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 25, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO - JULY 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the fourth 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)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan chips to the 1st green during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan putts on the 1st green during round three of the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 18, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot on the eighth 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 Warren Little/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot during a practice round prior to the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 15, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a shot during a practice round prior to the 138th Open Championship on the Ailsa Course, Turnberry Golf Club on July 15, 2009 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan pulls a club on the first hole during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan waits on the first tee during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan and Lucas Glover wait on the first tee during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan and Lucas Glover wait on the first tee during the final round of the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club on July 5, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the continuation of the first round of the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 19, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the continuation of the first round of the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 19, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan waits with his caddie Casey Kellog on the second hole during the first round of the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 18, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his approach shot on the second hole during the first round of the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 18, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 16: Ryuji Imada of Japan writes in his yardage book during the second day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 16, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan looks on during the first day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 15, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

FARMINGDALE, NY - JUNE 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during the first day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 15, 2009 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 06: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Memorial Tournament on June 6, 2009 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 05: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 5, 2009 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a pitch shot on the second hole during the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 12: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a pitch shot on the second hole during the final round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his approach shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2009 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 10: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th 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: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the fourth 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: Ryuji Imada of Japan 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot on the fifth 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: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a 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: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a 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)

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

DORAL, FL - MARCH 10: Ryuji Imada of Japan speaks with the media during a practice round for the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa on March 10, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the 16th 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)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club February 19, 2009 in Pacific Palisades. California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the 15th 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)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the 13th 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)

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan putting on the 12th 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 JOLLA, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Ryuji Imada hits off the 9th fairway during the 2nd Round of the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines North Course on February 6, 2009 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Ryuji Imada tees off the 1st hole during the 2nd Round of the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines North Course on February 6, 2009 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Ryuji Imada hits off the fairway of the 19th hole during the 2nd Round of the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines North Course on February 6, 2009 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at the Bermuda Dunes Country Club on January 23, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 23: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at the Bermuda Dunes Country Club on January 23, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 22: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his second shot on the seventh hole on the Palmer Private Course at PGA West during the second round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 22, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 22: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the eighth hole on the Palmer Private Course at PGA West during the second round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on January 22, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 21: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits out of a fairway bunker on the 18th hole during the first round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at the Nicklaus course at PGA West on January 21, 2009 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 11: Ryuji Imada looks over a shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Plantation Course on January 11, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 10: Ryuji Imada plays a shot during the third round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Plantation Course on January 10, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 09: Ryuji Imada hits a shot during the second round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Plantation Course on January 9, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 08: Ryuji Imada hits a shot during the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Plantation Course on January 8, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

KAPALUA, HI - JANUARY 08: Ryuji Imada hits a shot during the first round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Plantation Course on January 8, 2009 in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

GOTENBA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the 3rd hole during the third round of Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club on November 15, 2008 in Gotenba, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

GOTENBA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan tees off on the 5th hole during the third round of Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club on November 15, 2008 in Gotenba, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

GOTENBA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his approach shot on the 5th hole during the third round of Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club on November 15, 2008 in Gotenba, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

GOTENBA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his approach shot on the 14th hole during the third round of Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club on November 15, 2008 in Gotenba, Shizuoka, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola, at East Lake Golf Club on September 28, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the final event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI - AUGUST 06: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during a practice round prior to the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on August 6, 2008 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI - AUGUST 06: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during a practice round prior to the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club on August 6, 2008 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan plays a bunker shot on the 7th hole during the second round of the 137th Open Championship on July 18, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the second round of the 137th Open Championship on July 18, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 15: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches a shot during the second practice round of the 137th Open Championship on July 15, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

BETHESDA, MD - JULY 4: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on July 4, 2008 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - JUNE 11: Ryuji Imada hits from the bunker during the third day of previews to the 108th U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 11, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO - JUNE 10: Ryuji Imada of Japan chips during the second day of previews to the 108th U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 10, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TX - MARCH 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club on March 31, 2011 in Humble, Texas. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TX - MARCH 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club on March 31, 2011 in Humble, Texas. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TX - MARCH 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club on March 31, 2011 in Humble, Texas. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)

HUMBLE, TX - MARCH 31: Ryuji Imada of Japan wlks on the fairway during the first round of the Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club on March 31, 2011 in Humble, Texas. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan waves to the gallery on the eighth green during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 19: Ryuji Imada of Japan stands on the eighth green during the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club on May 19, 2011 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - MAY 29: Ryuji Imada plays a shot from the rough during the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas on May 29, 2011 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - MAY 29: Ryuji Imada plays a tee shot during the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas on May 29, 2011 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - MAY 29: Ryuji Imada plays a tee shot during the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas on May 29, 2011 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - MAY 29: Ryuji Imada plays a tee shot during the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas on May 29, 2011 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

IRVING, TX - MAY 28: Ryuji Imada follows through on a tee shot during the third round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas on May 28, 2011 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)