Nov. 6 Report: 2003 Masters Tournament Winner Mike Weir

Few things, in terms of autographs, make me as happy as adding a new major championship winner to my collection.

So this late in the year as the autographs seem to trickle in every 10 days or longer I was happy to get an envelope that I instantly recognized as one containing a major championship trophy photo I had sent out months ago.

When I cracked it open and pulled out the photo I was disappointed to see it unsigned. Bummed. But I had momentarily forgotten I had also sent a Masters ticket from 2003 when I was at the event along with the photo.

Sure I was disappointed the photo wasn't signed since I have a nice collection of them hanging on the wall in frames, I was also quite happy to have the ticket signed from the event Mike Weir won his first major championship.

I will look forward to adding this to the shadow box alongside the other tournament tickets and badges I've had signed this year.

Day of the Year: 306
Number of Autographs This Year: 245

May 22 Report: 2007 Masters Tournament Winner Zach Johnson

The week started pretty slowly for me, but man did it turn into a strong week the last two days.

Not only did I end up with six different autographs this week -- which of course helps the case of making an average of one autograph a day for the entire year -- but I winded down the week Saturday with another major championship winner.

A super-quick turnaround from 2007 Masters Tournament winner Zach Johnson. Johnson, a standout on the Nationwide Tour before joining the PGA Tour in 2004. Johnson was gracious enough to sign a pin flag I picked up at the 2007 event as well as an original photo I took of the Masters Tournament trophy! These will definitely find a prominent display spot in my golf room!

To date he has won six times on the PGA Tour, none bigger than the '07 Masters. Augusta National was playing quite tough that year, with Johnson's 1-over 289 score tying Hall of Famers Sam Snead (1954) and Jack Burke, Jr. (1956) for the highest winning score in tournament history.

If you've followed golf for any time, you'll also know that in addition to being a great champion, Johnson is one of the brightest and most fan-friendly players on Tour.

Without a doubt living proof that good guys don't always finish last.

Day of the Year: 142
Number of Autographs This Year: 188