J.B. Holmes - Media Guide

last event of the season. Finished 118th on the season money list, but maintains his status as a tournament winner from 2006 for the 2008 season...Was third in Driving Distance on TOUR, averaging 312.6 yards.

catch a hot David Toms (61-65) on the weekend...In fourth start of the season, fifth as a professional, earned his first TOUR victory at the FBR Open. Led J.J. Henry and Ryan Palmer by one stroke through 54 holes prior to winning by seven strokes, the largest victory margin in a player's first TOUR win since Jose Maria Olazabal won the 1990 NEC World Series of Golf by 12 strokes. Tied with Ryan Palmer through 10 holes, took one-stroke lead after Palmer's bogey on the par-4 11th hole. Increased lead to six with eagle on par-5 15th hole, while Palmer posted triple bogey. Posted all four rounds in the 60s. Recorded a career-best 64 in the second round. Became first rookie to win on TOUR in 2006 and topped Retief Goosen's record of becoming the fastest player to win $1 million in TOUR history as a member -- four events. Went from not being ranked in Official World Golf Ranking at beginning of season to World No. 77 after the win...Also finished T13 at the INTERNATIONAL and T21 at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort...Placed second behind Bubba Watson in Driving Distance on TOUR, averaging 318.8 yards per drive to Watson's 319.6. 2005: Medalist at the Qualifying Tournament. Made it through all three stages in his first trip to Q-School. Finished at 24-under 408 at the finals to defeat Alex Cejka by three strokes...Made only two career TOUR starts, at the 2003 U.S. Open (as an amateur) and 2005 Southern Farm Bureau Classic (professional) before going to Q-school. Amateur: Turned professional in summer of 2005 after helping the United States win the Walker Cup in August...Led University of Kentucky to its first SEC golf championship...Earned first team (2004), second team (2005), third team (2002) and honorable mention (2003) All-America honors...Was 2005 SEC Player of the Year and first-team all-SEC in 2002 and 2004-05...Academic All-America in 2004-05...Member of the winning 2005 Walker Cup team and 2005 Palmer Cup team.

career. Earned first team (2004), second team (2005), third team (2002) and honorable mention (2003) All-America honors in his four years. Was 2005 SEC Player of the Year and first-team All-SEC in 2002 and 2004-05. Academic All-America in 2004-05. Member of the winning 2005 Walker Cup team along with TOUR rookies and Q-School qualifiers Jeff Overton and Nicholas Thompson. Missed cut in only two TOUR starts -- 2003 U.S. Open and 2005 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Grew up playing baseball until he played his first junior tour and won his first four tournaments. Known for his compact swing and long drives.