First top-10 of the year was a T7 at the Melwood Prince George's County Open, where he fired a career-low, 9-under 62 in Saturday's third round after making the 36-hole cut on the number.

After opening with a 1-over-par 72 at the Cox Classic in early August, he shot 62-64-65 to finish 21-under-par and T2.

Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1999 and 2006-11. 2011: Playing in his seventh full season on the Nationwide Tour, wrapped up his PGA TOUR card for the first time with a No. 9 finish on the money list, guarantgeeing him his first start in a TOUR event as a 40-year-old rookie.

First top-10 of the year was a T7 at the Melwood Prince George's County Open, where he fired a career-low, 9-under 62 in Saturday's third round after making the 36-hole cut on the number.

After opening with a 1-over-par 72 at the Cox Classic in early August, he shot 62-64-65 to finish 21-under-par and T2.

Four weeks later, he captured his second career Nationwide Tour title, at the Mylan Classic, by one shot over John Mallinger. Moved into contention with an 8-under 63 in the second round. Shared the 54-hole lead with Mallinger and defending champion Kevin Kisner. Was steady during the final round at the Southpointe GC and kept his challengers at bay with five birdies in his first 10 holes. Another birdie at No. 15 pushed him to 18-under par and helped him gain a two-stroke lead with one hole to go. Conservative play on final hole led to a bogey, but he was not threatened for the title, which came with a first-place check of $108,000. The victory moved him to fourth on the money list at the time and assured him of earning his PGA TOUR card for the 2012 season. Both his wins have come in Pennsylvania (2009 Northeast Pennsylvania Classic). 2010: Played in 22 Nationwide Tour events and made the cut in half of them. Best finish was a third-place showing at the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA. Ended the year No. 73 on the money list.

Posted his first top-10 showing in his seventh event, the South Georgia Classic in Valdosta. After opening with a 73 in the first round, that left him in a tie for 70th, he went on to post three sub-par rounds to finish T9.

Got his start in golf from his dad at age 3. Biggest thrill in golf is overcoming mental obstacles. Lists Gary Player, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and his parents as his heroes. Was on the TV show "The Weakest Link" in 2001. Non-golf-related jobs held include knife salesman and membership director at a country club. He and his brother were named after Player and Lee Trevino. His two sons are named after Faldo and Sandy Lyle, whose given first name is Alexander. Favorite golf course is the Links of North Dakota. Would most like to play Bandon Dunes. Never travels without photos of his family.