An outstanding high school student, he was an academic letter winner, won the United States National Mathematics Award and was a U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Award winner.

His hidden talent is basketball. He earned all-state honors in basketball three times during his high school career in Nebraska.

Got his start in golf from his parents at the age of 8.

Worked as a real estate agent after college.

Steak and sushi are his top food choices.

Enjoys sporting events (especially Nebraska Huskers football) and outdoor activities like boating, hiking, hunting and snowboarding.

While a college junior at the University of Arizona, his parents and girlfriend were killed in a plane crash on their trip home after flying to see him compete in a tournament.

Named honorable mention All-American in 2004-05 at the University of Arizona. Helped lead the University of Arizona golf team to the finals of the 2004 NCAA Championship by making a 35-foot putt on the final hole of regionals.