PERSONAL
Biggest thrill in golf was a hole-in-one during a first-round match of the 2005 U.S. Amateur. Biggest thrill outside of golf was storming the basketball court after Missouri beat Kansas in double-overtime.
Never travels without his iPod.
Superstitions include marking his ball with a 1928 half dollar that belonged to his grandfather.
Favorite course is Shinnecock and he would like to play Pine Valley. Missouri is his favorite college team and the St. Louis Cardinals are his favorite pro team. Favorite TV show is "NCIS" and "Top Gun" is his favorite movie. "Friday Night Lights" is his favorite book. Ron White is his favorite entertainer, and Albert Pujols is his favorite athlete to watch. Favorite cities to visit are Austin, TX and Montreal and his favorite vacation spots are "wherever Missouri's football bowl game is" played.
Would round out his dream foursome with Tom Pagnozzi, Rex Hudler and Ozzie Smith.
Not many people know that he once caddied for Michael Jordan.
Bucket list includes owning a 1967 Shelby GT 500.
Attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, MO.
Has two brothers. One plays golf at Southwestern College and the other played at Missouri Baptist University.
Donated money to Birdies for Kids for every birdie he made on the Canadian Tour. His family supports the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
