PERSONAL
Nickname "The Chief." Says some friends haven't called him by his first name since he picked up moniker. Wears nickname on back of hat.
While ranked No. 1 in Southern California, quit golf in high school because of political issues involving scholarships. Didn't play for 18 months before going to San Diego State, where he missed making team. Tried again 18 months later and gained last spot via qualifying.






