He finished in a tie for 3rd at the Sony Open in Hawaii and in a tie for second at the Buick Invitational .
Howell started off 2005 strong with top three finishes in consecutive weeks .
Howell finished in a tie for 3rd at the Sony Open in Hawaii and in a tie for second at the Buick Invitational .
Howell started off 2005 strong with top three finishes in consecutive weeks .