Matching one of Tiger Woods' amateur milestones would seem to be a pretty good indicator of success. So, after Maverick McNealy joined Woods with 11 collegiate tournament victories during his tenure at Stanford, the 21-year-old stamped himself as a can't-miss professional prospect.
But aside from the usual disclaimers associated with amateur trophies not necessarily guaranteeing pro riches, McNealy was still unsure he wanted to take that path.
For the better part of two years, after qualifying for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst and having a standout sophomore season that saw him win five times, McNealy mulled his next move.