Was an avid hockey player when he was younger.

When he earned a scholarship to Utah Valley University, became the first native Newfoundlander to play NCAA Division I golf.

Has volunteered in the past as a Special Olympics coach.

Was a three-time, first-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection while playing for Utah Valley University in Orem.

Was the Newfoundland Labrador Golf Association Male Golfer of the Year in 2013.

Needed special approval and an exemption to compete in his club's men's championship because he was only 13.