Lists his family as his biggest golf influence since they taught him what he knows.

Favorite golfer is Retief Goosen. Favorite team is the Detroit Pistons.

Sister, Natalie, is a former Women's Michigan State Amateur champion.

Enjoys hunting and boating in Northern Michigan.

After college, served as an Assistant Coach at Michigan State, followed by a stint as the Interim Head Coach for the Spartans. Became the first Michigan State alum to earn a PGA TOUR card.

If he had an entrance song at the first tee, it would be "Regulate" by Nate Dogg & Warren G.

Named the 2003 Michigan High School Mr. Golf.

Attended Michigan State University where he helped lead the Spartans to three BigTen Championships (2004, 2006 and 2007).

Was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2004.

Won five individual NCAA tournament titles over four years.

Was Honorable Mention All-American in 2008.