PERSONAL
Involved with the Oakland Children's Hospital and wore the hospital logo on his shirt during the 2010 season. Donated money to the hospital for every birdie he made (350) during the year.
Non-golf related jobs held include assistant account executive with an advertising company. Biggest thrill in golf was winning for the first time on the Canadian Tour on his dad's birthday. Biggest thrill outside of golf was getting stitches in his head for the first time.
Favorite golf course is Punta Mita GC in Mexico. Would most like to play Augusta National. Favorite professional team is the Oakland A's. Lucky charm is a car-wash coin used to mark his ball. Favorite entertainer is Chris Rock.
Other favorites include The Art of Happiness, Korean food and LeBron James. Likes to visit Los Angeles and favorite vacation destination is Mexico.
Dream foursome would include The Rock, Kat Williams and Bernie Mac.
Not many people know that he cuts his own hair. Bucket list includes skydiving, scuba diving and surfing.
While in pursuit of his dream of playing professional golf, worked for an advertising agency in his hometown of Alameda, Calif., earned his realtor's license and sold shoes at Nordstrom.