Nickname is "Baby Seal" because he says, "I look like a baby seal."

Did not start playing competitive golf until age 13; he and his brother were both competitive swimmers prior to immersing themselves in golf.

Loves dancing and listening to music, and spent 3-4 years breakdancing / pop dancing.

Cites fellow 2018 All-America First Team selections and fellow Las Vegas residents Doug Ghim, Collin Morikawa, Justin Suh, and Norman Xiong as close friends.

Teammates at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup included Collin Morikawa, Chandler Phillips, Davis Riley, Justin Suh, and Sahith Theegala.

Favorite place to visit is Japan because of the culture, food, people and family there.

Bay Area sports fan who supports the Golden State Warriors (NBA), San Francisco 49ers (NFL), San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's (MLB), and San Jose Sharks (NHL).

Favorite athletes include Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan.

Older brother, Shotaro (pronounced SHOH-tar-oh), played five seasons at University of California-Berkeley (2011-16) and played professional golf.