Has also played on the Tear Drop Tour (1999-2000) and the Hooters Tour (2001-05). 2011: Made the cut in nine of 22 starts on the Nationwide Tour. Was T10 at the season-opening Panama Claro Championship. Also finished T11 at The Rex Hospital Open in Raleigh, where he was born.

Qualified for the U.S. Open at Congressional CC but missed the cut. 2010: Opened the season with a T10 finish at the Panama Claro Championship, his career-best on the Nationwide Tour, topping a T11 at the 2004 Chattanooga Classic. 2006: Played his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour, missing the cut in all 13 starts. 2004: Enjoyed a T11 at the Chattanooga Classic.

Got his start in golf from his dad—who he lists as his hero—at age 8. His dad, Sam, played golf and basketball at North Carolina State, lettering in 1965 and 1966. Both parents and his brother are graduates of North Carolina State, with his mom eventually earning a master's degree from Duke University. Brother is a teacher in Thailand.

Cites winning the 2004 Hooters Tour Championship and making it to the final stage of the 2005 and 2006 PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament as his biggest thrills in golf. Played high school basketball with former NBA player Bobby Jackson.

Bucket list includes playing in all four majors.

Won three times on eGolf Tour, including the 2004 Tour Championship.