Is a self-taught player and has never had a coach.

Says playing in the 2006 U.S. Amateur is the highlight of his golf career.

Never travels without his iPad.

Uses a Kent State ball marker.

Favorite teams are Kent State and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Has one sister.

Attended Bishop Carroll High School in Calgary.

Would like to switch places for a day with the President of the United States.

Not many people know he has a Michael Jordan shoe collection.

Would put Jordan, his dad and Tiger Woods in his dream foursome.

Supports the Ronald McDonald House.

Lists Carnoustie as his favorite course and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico as his favorite vacation spot.

Advanced to the semifinals of both the 2006 U.S. Amateur and Canadian Amateur.

Won the 2002 Alberta Amateur.

Had three tournament wins during his college career at Kent State. Named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year in 2005 and Freshman of the Year in 2003. Named to the All-MAC team for four years.