In late 2006, Heintz successfully went through qualifying school for the third time at 2006 PGA Tour Qualifying School. He returned to the PGA Tour in 2007 where he had his best year on tour, recording two fifth-place finishes and finishing 136th on the money list, earning him partial status on tour for 2008.
In late 2006, Heintz successfully passed qualifying school for the PGA Tour for the third time.  He returned to the PGA Tour in 2007 and had his best year on tour, finishing fifth twice and placing 136th on the money list, earning him partial status for 2008.