His mom and dad won amateur golf events in Brazil.

Sirius - Allan Parsons Project would be his first tee song.

Biggest thrill in golf was qualifying for the 2009 Wyndham Championship on the PGA TOUR and making the cut with his dad caddying.

Favorite course he has played is Quail Hollow Club, host site of the PGA TOUR's Wells Fargo Championship.

Never travels without his phone.

Favorite websites are pgatour.com and espn.com. Favorite pro teams are the New York Yankees and the Carolina Panthers. Favorite TV show is "Seinfeld," and his top movies are "Ironman" and "Avatar" and the "Bourne" series. Enjoys listening to DMB and James Taylor. Favorite book is the Bible. Enjoys watching Roger Federer and Peyton Manning. Favorite cities to visit are Rio de Janeiro and Las Vegas. Favorite gadget is his iPhone. Favorite apps are ESPN, Pandora and the Bible.

Has reached speeds of 140 mph in a stock car at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Bucket list includes winning the Masters, getting married and having kids.

Was the No. 1-ranked golfer in Brazil at age 14.

All-ACC selection while at NC State in 2003-04.