2011: Made the cut in seven of 18 events and had four top-25 finishes in consecutive starts. Highlight of the year came at the Midwest Classic, where he fired opening rounds of 70-67 but headed back to Houston figuring he had missed the cut. He later discovered that he made the cut and survived an adventurous all-night quest to return to Kansas City. After weather delays forced an overnight stay at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, he arrived at the course with only a couple of minutes to spare, changed clothes in the parking lot, hurried to the tee and promptly went out to post his best round of the year, an 8-under 63. Added a 67 Sunday to finish T11, also his best of the year. Has never played in a PGA TOUR event and missed the cut in two Nationwide Tour starts prior to the start of the 2011 season.

Favorite golf course is Leopard Creek CC in South Africa. Would like to play Augusta National. Favorite professional team is the New Orleans Saints. Favorite movie is "The Patriot." Favorite entertainer is Shakira.

Favorite athlete to watch is LeBron James. Favorite cities to visit are Las Vegas and Hermanus, South Africa. Favorite food is sushi.

Would round out his dream foursome with Ernie Els, Jack Nicklaus and Justin Timberlake.

Bucket list includes winning a major championship on the PGA TOUR.