Our guest this week, Stuart Appleby is one of the best golfers in the world and when it comes to attention he’s one that usually flies under the radar. Having just captured his third consecutive Mercedes Championships at Kapalua, Stuart seems poised to have a very big year in 2006. Stuart Appleby talks about how far he thinks he can ascend in the world rankings.

» His best finish on the PGA TOUR in 2006 is 1st at the Mercedes Championships.

» Joined Gene Littler (1955-57) as the only players to win three consecutive Mercedes Championships.

» Currently ranks 2nd on the PGA TOUR money list and ranks 9 th in Scoring Average on the PGA TOUR.

» Career includes 7 PGA TOUR victories:  1997  Honda Classic, 1998  Kemper Open, 1999  Shell Houston Open, 2003  Las Vegas Invitational, 2004  Mercedes Championships, 2005  Mercedes Championships, and 2006  Mercedes Championships.

» Other victories include 1995 NIKE Monterrey Open, 1995NIKE Sonoma County Open, 1998 Coolum Classic (Aus), 2001 Holden Australian Open, 1999 CVS Charity Classic (with Jeff Sluman).