Dad began teaching him the game when he was 2. Has since worked with many of the game's top instructors. 

Watching Texas A&M win the 2009 NCAA Championship along with qualifying and playing in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (T40) are his biggest golf thrills.

His freshman-year roommate was fellow Korn Ferry Tour player Martin Piller.

Enjoys traveling with his family, trying new foods, a nice glass of wine with friends, and deep conversation. Enjoys visiting Madrid, Spain, and Honolulu. Favorite vacation spots are Hawaii, California and Scotland. Favorite college team is Texas A&M, and he is a fan of the Houston Texans.

Favorite courses are Augusta National, Victoria GC in Melbourne, Australia, and Cypress Point.

Is involved with the American Cancer Society and his local church. Also assisted with Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts.

Bucket list includes playing the Old Course and Pine Valley.

Lists his wife and two daughters as the three other golfers in his dream foursome.

Four-year letterman at Texas A&M University, where he was a teammate with Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR member Martin Piller.

Named Newcomer of the Year for the Aggies in 2005 and was team MVP in 2006. Named to the 2006 Academic All-Big 12 Conference team.

A three-time All-Big 12 Conference and all-region selection. Led his team in scoring average his senior season.

Attended F.W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla., and was named Scholar Athlete of the Year for Alachua County his senior year.