PERSONAL
Lists Jex Wilson and Kerry Baumgartner as instructors.
Says playing in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is his biggest thrill in golf. Getting married to his wife, Ashley, is his biggest thrill outside of golf.
Pebble Beach and Pine Barrens at World Woods are his favorite courses, and he would like to play Augusta National. The Purdue Boilermakers are his favorite college team, and the Indianapolis Colts are his favorite pro team. Favorite TV show is "The League," and "The Big Lebowski" is his favorite movie. Powers of the Subconscious Mind is his favorite book. David Toms is his favorite athlete to watch and Andrew Dice Clay is his favorite entertainer. Favorite cities to visit are Las Vegas, Austin, TX, New Orleans and Columbus, OH. Favorite vacation spots are Las Vegas, the Bahamas and the Florida Keys.
Never travels without a clothes steamer.
Superstitions include keeping two fortune cookie fortunes in his yardage book.
Would round out dream foursome with his father, Toms and Jack Nicklaus.
Says not many people know he color coordinates his closet.
Bucket list includes meeting Arnold Palmer.
Attended Garrett High School in Indiana, where he is a member of the school's hall of fame.
Is an only child.