PERSONAL
Lists Randy Smith and Mike Miller as instructors.
Cites playing on the 1998 Walker Cup team and winning the 84 LUMBER Classic in 2005 as his biggest thrills in golf and the birth of his children as his biggest thrills outside the game.
First car was a 1987 Colt Premier.
Never travels without his iPad and computer.
Favorite course to play is Pebble Beach and would like to play St. Andrews and Augusta National. Favorite teams are Pepperdine and the Los Angeles Lakers. "Family Guy" is his favorite TV show. "The Shawshank Redemption" is his favorite movie. John Mayer is his favorite entertainer, and Tiger Woods is his favorite athlete to watch. Favorite food is sushi. Denver, Dallas and La Quinta, Calif., are his favorite cities to visit. Maui and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico are his favorite vacation spots.
Would round out his dream foursome with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan.
Bucket list includes skydiving.
Charity work involves Carousel Ranch.
Attended Hart High School in Newhall, Calif.
Has one brother.
Appeared on "Last Call" with Carson Daly during the 2005 season. The two played junior golf together growing up in Southern California.
Is a mixed-martial arts enthusiast.
