11.   Each cup tour event is scheduled to be televised by The Nashville Network, the same as last year.

12.   For Mickelson, it marked the third time in six weeks that he has lost final-round leads at tour events.

13.   For starters, his victory in Greensboro broke a four-year winless streak at tour events.

14.   He attracted the spotlight by winning twice in his first eight tour events.

15.   He inquired about the status of Tiger Woods, winner of his past six starts at tour events.

16.   He knows a three-shot lead on this difficult, soaked course means more than if it were at a regular tour event.

17.   He relayed word through PGA Tour officials that he was feeling fine and is looking forward to competing at a tour event for the first time in three weeks.

18.   He then took the PGA Tour by storm, winning three times in nine tour events, including the Mercedes Championships three weeks ago.

19.   Howell, after all, has yet to finish higher than second in any tour event.

20.   In August he won his first Senior PGA tour event, the Northville Long Island Classic.