PERSONAL
Attended Granada Hills High School in California. Was a junior All-America 1992-95.
Lists George Gankas as his instructor.
Biggest thrill in golf was winning the 1996 national championship.
Favorite course is the Honors Course in Knoxville, TN, and would like to play St. Andrews. Favorite college team is Arizona State and pro teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and Green Bay Packers. Favorite TV show is "The Office," movie is "Braveheart" and book is The Da Vinci Code. Favorite entertainers are Jason Ellis and Louis C.K. Favorite athletes to watch are Kobe Bryant and Brett Favre. Favorite city to visit is Las Vegas.
Dream foursome would include his father, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones.
Bucket list includes having a family, seeing Stonehenge and walking on the Great Wall of China.
Charity work includes the American Cancer Society.
Has one sister.
Did not pick up a club between the ages of 22-28 due to injuries.
Lists his dad, who is a football official for the Pac-10 Conference, as his hero and giving him his start in golf.
Non-golf-related jobs include working in sales. Has also worked as a caddie.