Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and raised in Dallas, Texas. Played basketball and golf at Highland Park High School and won the individual state title in golf three years in a row (2012-2014).

Has three sisters: Callie, Sara and Molly. Callie played golf at Texas A&M and caddied for her brother as he competed in U.S. Opens as an amateur.

Played collegiate golf at the University of Texas where his teammates included Beau Hossler, Kramer Hickok and Doug Ghim.

Is involved with Triumph Over Kid Cancer, an organization started by his childhood friend, James Ragan, who passed away at the age of 20.

Loves to play pickup basketball.

Was the low amateur at the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills.