Cites his dad and his brother as his heroes. Began playing hockey many years before he took up golf.

His brother, Jeff, is the head professional at Wildfire CC in Canada. His sister, Jennifer, is the head women's volleyball coach at Clarion University.

Lists Dave Woods as his instructor. Biggest thrill in golf was winning his first Korn Ferry Tour event–2005 Canadian PGA Championship. Favorite course he's played is Pebble Beach and would like to play St. Andrews.

First car was a Dodge Neon. Currently drives a Yukon Denali.

Favorite college team is Kent State.

Closely follows the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Superstitions include using only Canadian quarters for marking golf balls on the green.

Favorite TV show is "The Office," and he likes horror movies.

Favorite city to visit is Phoenix.

Began playing hockey many years before he took up golf.

Was a 2001 first-team All-American at Kent State, where he was a teammate of 2003 Open Championship champion Ben Curtis. Also earned third-team All-America honors in 2000.

Medalist at the 2001 Mid-American Conference Championship. Earned first-team All-MAC honors his final three years at Kent State and second-team honors as a freshman. Was the 1998 MAC Freshman of the Year. Attended Centennial Secondary High School.