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Andrew Buckle had six top-10 finishes, including a win at the Virginia Beach Open on the 2006 Nationwide Tour. Thanks to his strong performance, Buckle will be playing on the PGA TOUR in 2007. He spoke to PGATOUR.com for this Q&A.

PGATOUR.com: Tell me three things not related to golf that you consider must-dos before you're on the wrong side of the divot?
Buckle: "Sky dive. Bungee jump. Have kids.''

PGATOUR.com: What is your wildest golf dream?
Buckle: "Winning the U.S. Masters.''

PGATOUR.com: What aspect of the Nationwide Tour will you miss most next season?
Buckle: "The friendships I've made for sure. Plus it's pretty cool going to all the small towns we visit. Everyone seems to hang out together, and when I say everyone I mean the players and the caddies.''

PGATOUR.com: What was your welcome-to-professional-golf moment?
Buckle: "It was in the second round of the second tournament I played in Australia. The last hole was a drivable par 4 and I decided to have a go at it. My ball wound up on the green, but I didn't know the group in front was still on it. After I burned the edge for eagle the head rules official pulled me aside and had a word with me.

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Inside The Numbers

Andrew Buckle on the 2006 Nationwide Tour

Events Played 18 Wins 1 Top-10 finishes 6 Top-25 finishes 6 Cuts made 12 Official money $277,976

PGATOUR.com: You've been granted a 60-minute sit-down with any figure in the world of golf, living or dead. What's your first question -- and to whom would you address it?
Buckle: "Easy, Greg Norman. And I'd ask him how did he stay so focused for so long.''

PGATOUR.com: Describe the menu, from soup to nuts, of your next title celebration dinner. And name the wine pairings.
Buckle: "Grilled ham and cheese. I just love it. And I'd wash it down with a Jim Beam and Coke.''

PGATOUR.com: Name five songs in your iPod.
Buckle:
• Jimmy Barnes' Working Class Man
• R. Kelly's I Believe I can Fly
• Good Charlotte's The Young and the Hopeless
• Hoobastank's The Reason
• John Farnham's You're the Voice

PGATOUR.com: Other than winning a tournament, what would make next year a success?
Buckle: "To be happy in life.''

PGATOUR.com: The first time you're paired with Tiger, what would you say to break the ice?
Buckle: "Hi, I'm Andrew.''

PGATOUR.com: Who would you most like to hit balls next to, and why?
Buckle: "Ernie Els because of his rhythm.''