Attended Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, Mo.

Went to Newman College for one year before transferring to the University of Missouri.

Biggest thrill in golf was a hole-in-one during a first-round match of the 2005 U.S. Amateur at Merion.

Biggest thrill outside golf was "finishing my last exam in college."

Superstitions include marking his ball with a 1928 half dollar that belonged to his grandfather.

Favorite course is Shinnecock Hills GC, and he would like to play Pine Valley.

Missouri is his favorite college team and the St. Louis Cardinals are his favorite pro team.

Favorite TV shows are "Suits," "Gold Rush" and "Moonshiners."

"Top Gun" and "Wedding Crashers" are his favorite movies.

Luke Bryan and Eric Church are his favorite entertainers, and Ozzie Smith is his favorite athlete to watch.

Favorite cities to visit are Sea Island, Ga., and Nashville, Tenn.

Would round out his dream foursome with George Strait, Ozzie Smith and Arnold Palmer.

Not many people know he once caddied for Michael Jordan.

Bucket list includes attending a national championship basketball or football game involving Missouri.

Has two brothers. One plays golf at Southwestern College and the other played at Missouri Baptist University, both earning all-conference honors.

Donated money to Birdies for Kids for every birdie he made on PGA TOUR Canada. Also supports the St. Jude's Children's Hospital and various SIDS-related charities via a friend.

First-tee intro song would be "Hillbilly Deluxe" by Brooks and Dunn.