Attended Rio Rancho (New Mexico) High School, in suburban Albuquerque.

Earliest golf memories include winning several father-son tournaments with his dad.

Says if he weren't a professional golfer he would devote his time to helping underprivileged and disabled children.

Biggest thrill in golf was winning his professional debut, at the 2011 New Mexico Open. Biggest thrill away from golf was getting engaged (May 2, 2015).

Favorite course he's played is Pasatiempo GC in Santa Cruz, Calif. Also enjoys Eugene CC in Oregon and would like to play Augusta National.

Favorite college teams are New Mexico State and Alabama, and his favored pro teams include the San Francisco 49ers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Likes to visit Montreal and says his favorite sporting event he attended was the 2014 RBC Canadian Open in Montreal, his first career start in a PGA TOUR event.

Enjoys ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, watching "Sons of Anarchy" and eating at P.F. Chang's.

Likes to go to the gym to work out.

Has been dealing with the speech disorder of stuttering since he was a child and enjoys helping children with similar issues.

Dream foursome would include his dad, his grandpa and Jesus Christ.

Favorite food is green chili.

Was a two-time Academic All-American at New Mexico State University. Was named 2010 Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year after a victory at the WAC Championship. Was a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award.

Was also a state champion and a four-time All-State selection during his days at Rio Rancho High School.