Attended University of Arizona before transferring to and graduating from Pepperdine University.

Has two children, Jaxon and Olivia.

Attended Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., where he met his wife, Megan.

Has one brother, Ron.

Remains the Korn Ferry Tour player who earned the Three-Victory Promotion to the PGA TOUR the quickest (11 starts in 2005).

Lists Randy Smith and Mike Miller as instructors.

Cites playing on the 1998 Walker Cup team and winning the 84 LUMBER Classic in 2005 as his biggest thrills in golf and the birth of his children as his biggest thrills outside the game.

First car was a 1987 Colt Premier.

Never travels without his iPad and computer.

Favorite course to play is Pebble Beach and would like to play St. Andrews and Augusta National. Favorite teams are Pepperdine and the Los Angeles Lakers. "Family Guy" is his favorite TV show. "The Shawshank Redemption" is his favorite movie. John Mayer is his favorite entertainer, and Tiger Woods is his favorite athlete to watch. Favorite food is sushi. Denver, Dallas and La Quinta, Calif., are his favorite cities to visit. Maui, Kauai, and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico are his favorite vacation spots. Favorite teams are UCLA basketball and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Would round out his dream foursome with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan.

Bucket list includes skydiving.

Charity work involves Carousel Ranch.

Grew up playing junior golf in Southern California with television host and radio personality Carson Daly. Appeared on "Last Call" with Carson Daly during the 2005 season.

Is a mixed-martial arts enthusiast.

Winner of the 1997 California State Amateur and the California State Open.

Member of Pepperdine University's 1997 NCAA Championship team. Coach at Pepperdine was John Geiberger, son of Champions Tour veteran Al Geiberger and brother of PGA TOUR member Brent Geiberger.

Member of victorious 1997 U.S. Walker Cup team.