He was introduced to golf at age 7 by next - door neighbor , Graham Hill , with whom he is still friends .
Howell was born and raised in Augusta , Georgia , the home town of the Masters Tournament .
Howell was introduced to golf at age 7 by next - door neighbor , Graham Hill , with whom Howell is still friends .
Howell was born and raised in Augusta , Georgia , the home town of the Masters Tournament .