Realized his dream to design golf courses when he partnered with Damian Pascuzzo in 2003 to design Monarch Dunes in Nipomo, Calif. They continue to partner on design projects including La Costa in Carlsbad, Calif., and Murasaki CC in Noda City, Japan. Their renovation of 36 holes at La Costa Resort, where Pate won the 1988 MONY Tournament of Champions, is particularly pleasing.

Teammate of Corey Pavin, Tom Pernice, Jr., Duffy Waldorf and Jay Delsing during his career at UCLA.

Says career highlight was Sunday at the 1999 Ryder Cup. "The comeback spoke for itself," he said. Also a member of the 1991 winning Ryder Cup Team.

Favorites include "Animal House," reruns of "NCIS", College Football and the History Channel. Enjoys taking vacations with his family, especially Hawaii.

Favorite city is Santa Barbara, the city where he grew up.

Favorite books are Stephen King's The Stand and Thomas Sowell's Basic Economics: A Citizen's Guide to the Economy.

His favorite sport other than golf is baseball. His father played the sport in college and his grandfather was a Major League pitcher for the St. Louis Browns. Older brother, John, competed in 1996 U.S. Amateur and 1996 and 2000 U.S. Mid-Amateur.