PERSONAL
Lists Michael Haywood and Willie Kane as instructors.
Says being in the hunt for a tournament win is his biggest thrill in golf.
Favorite courses to play are Hazeltine National CC, Crosswater and Southern Dunes.
Would like to play Augusta National and Pine Valley.
Superstitions include using only golf balls with the numbers 1, 2 or 3 on them.
Favorite Web sites are espn.com and foxnews.com.
Favorite teams are the Arizona Wildcats, San Diego Padres and Denver Broncos.
"SportsCenter" and "How I Met Your Mother" are his favorite TV shows, and "Van Wilder" and "Caddyshack" are his favorite movies.
Listens to The Band Perry and Lady Antebellum and reads Clive Cussler novels.
Favorite food is cookies.
Tiger Woods and Aaron Rodgers are his favorite athletes to watch.
San Diego is his favorite city to visit, and Lake Tahoe is favorite vacation spot.
Twitter account is @brianprouty.
Favorite gadgets are his iPad and XM radio.
ESPN Radio is his favorite app.
Carries granola bars in his golf bag for snacks.
Special headcover is Wilbur the Wildcat.
Would put his father, Jack Nicklaus and Woods in his dream foursome.
Not many people know he is a certified ski instructor.
Bucket list includes heliskiing, learning to surf and winning on the PGA TOUR.