PERSONAL
His father introduced him to the game, at age 5.
Was home schooled.
Three time All-American at Alabama.
Biggest thrill in golf was winning the 2009 Walker Cup.
Never travels without his iPod.
Favorite Web site is espn.com.
Favorite pro team is the Los Angeles Lakers.
Watches "Pardon the Interruption" and "Entourage." Favorite movies are "Goodwill Hunting" and "Wedding Crashers." Favorite music group is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Favorite book is Seven Days in Utopia. Favorite food is sushi and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Enjoys watching Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant and Adrian Peterson.
Twitter account is @budcauley.
Favorite apps are Twitter, Shazam and Yahoo Sports.
Keeps sunflower seeds and power bars in his bag for snacks.
Dream foursome would include Megan Fox, Carrie Underwood and Jack Nicklaus.
Bucket list includes scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
Favorite quote is "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." Supports the Wounded Warrior Project. His father, Bill, and grandfather are both veterans of the U.S. Navy.
His father retired in 2010 after 20 years of service. His mother is a reading coach at an elementary school. She educated her son at home so he could practice during the day.