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By the Associated Press

Sean O'Hair has found remarkable support from Steve Lucas as a father-in-law and as a caddie since joining the PGA TOUR two years ago. And while they took a break last year, this time it's for good.

Sean O'Hair's caddie Steve Lucas discusses his next move with him. (WireImage)

"I am now retired," Lucas said after the BMW Championship, teeth clenching a customary cigar. O'Hair is 25 and will be starting his fourth year on TOUR next year, and both feel it is time for him to find a full-time caddie. O'Hair has signed up Paul Tesori, who formerly worked for Vijay Singh.

"We're both ready this time," O'Hair said after his FedExCup season ended at Cog Hill. "He's always going to support me, and he'll always be there for me."

They certainly are going out in style. O'Hair plans to play next month in the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, and he's bringing his father-in-law along as his amateur partner. The tournament is Europe's version of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, played on St. Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie. Lucas will use a local caddie, while O'Hair's wife will caddie for him. Jackie O'Hair last caddied for her husband right before he earned his PGA TOUR card at Q-School, and a few months before she gave birth to their first child.

As for Lucas, his last time on the bag will be the World Cup in China, which O'Hair called a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Tiger Woods at last year's Target World Challenge (WireImage)

TIGER AWARDS

Tiger Woods won't play for money until the Target World Challenge in December, and even that doesn't count as official. But he already has wrapped up a couple of awards.

He officially won the Arnold Palmer Award for leading the PGA TOUR money list when Phil Mickelson did not enter the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Even though Lefty only plans to play once in the Fall Series, even if he were to play the last five and win them all, he still would be more than $1 million short of Woods.

This is the third straight year Woods has won the award, and eighth time in his career. Woods also mathematically clinched the points-based PGA Player of the Year award presented by the PGA of America. It also is the eighth time he has won that award. The Jack Nicklaus Trophy as PGA TOUR Player of the Year is voted on by the players.

STANFORD PLAYER

Michelle Wie (WireImage)

Michelle Wie already has played her first round at Stanford  but not for Stanford. According to Golf Digest's Web site, the 18-year-old played nine holes Monday at Stanford University Golf Course, accompanied by her parents. Freshman were to check in Tuesday, with classes starting next week. Golf Digest also reported that while Wie is required to live in a dormitory on campus  a rule for all freshmen  her parents have rented a house nearby. Wie cannot play for the Cardinals because she turned pro two years ago, although she will be allowed to use the course and the practice facilities.

DIVOTS

Vijay Singh was over par in five straight tournaments until he finished at 10-under 270 at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.

The Ginn sur Mer Classic has offered exemptions to twins Derek and Daryl Fathauer. It will be the first time identical twins have played in the same PGA TOUR event since Curtis and Allen Strange in the 1981 Texas Open.