Said he started playing golf when he became burned out by hockey and baseball.

Worked as a janitor in both high school and college to fund his summer tournament play.

Led Southern Illinois to its first two Missouri Valley Conference golf championships, in 2016 and 2019.

Was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference All-Conference Selection, in 2018 and 2019.

Is second all-time in Southern Illinois history for single-season scoring average (72.24).

Won the 2018 Konza Prairie Amateur at Colbert Hills in Manhattan, Kansas.