Howell recorded his best finish in a major at the PGA Championship in August .
Early in the 2003 season , Howell lost in a playoff to Mike Weir at the Nissan Open .
Howell recorded Howell 's best finish in a major at the PGA Championship in August .
Early in the 2003 season , Howell lost in a playoff to Mike Weir at the Nissan Open .