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MIKE RUIZ

UNITED STATES

Height:

5 ft, 10 in

Weight:

190 lbs

Birthday:

02/19/1974

College:University of Nevada-Las Vegas (1998, Communications)
Turned Pro:1998
Birthplace:San Diego, CA
Residence:Las Vegas, NV

Nationwide Tour - Media Guide

2011 Season Nationwide Tour
Tournaments Entered--1; in money--; Top 10 finishes--
Career Highlights
Has made three career starts and one cut on the PGA TOUR and two career starts on the Nationwide Tour. Has also played on the Hooters Tour, Golden State Tour and Gateway Tour.
Personal

Lists Gary Griggs as an instructor.

Never travels without his computer.

Biggest thrill in golf was playing in the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Biggest thrill outside of golf is learning about wine.

Favorite course is Pebble Beach. He would like to play Augusta National. Favorite teams are UNLV and the San Diego Chargers. Favorite TV show is "Two and a Half Men," and "Sideways" is his favorite movie. Adam Sandler is his favorite entertainer, and Michael Jordan is his favorite athlete to watch. Rome and San Francisco are his favorite cities to visit, and Lake Tahoe is his favorite vacation spot. Favorite food is Italian.

Would have his father, brother and Jordan round out his dream foursome.

Also enjoys gardening.

Attended Patrick Henry High School in San Diego.

Has one brother.
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