Father, Jim, played college basketball at Buffalo State College.

Was a four-year honor-roll student at Needham High School.

Served as a volunteer camp counselor at Needham Project VAN, an organization the provides youth entering grades 8-12 the opportunity to participate in one-day community service projects in Needham, Mass.

Was an accomplished Little League Baseball player, playing for the Needham team that just missed qualifying for the Little League World Series.

Is allergic to nearly all fruits and vegetables.

Earliest golf memory is trying to hit the ball over the hazard at Ocean Edge in Cape Cod when he was three.