Graduated from Siena College with a bachelor's degree in English in 2007.

Has an older brother, Robby, who also attended Siena College, where he was a standout on the golf team. Has also a younger sister.

Includes volunteering among his hobbies.

Says playing the PGA TOUR's Wells Fargo Championship in 2011 and 2012 has been his biggest thrill in golf.

Winged Foot, Bethpage State Park (Black) and Pinehaven CC are the golf courses he has enjoyed the most.

His favorite professional teams are from New York, the NBA's Knicks and the NFL's Jets. His favorite college teams are North Carolina and Syracuse. "NCIS" and "Suits" are his favorite TV series. His favorite movie is "The Shawshank Redemption."

His father, his brother and Jack Nicklaus would round out his dream foursome.

Personal motto is "It is what it is."

Pete Famiano and Randy Joiner have been his golf instructors.

Has played on the eGolf Tour and the Carolinas Pro Golf Tour.

Older brother, Robby played golf at Siena College as well.

Non-golf related jobs held include being a member of the Grounds Crew at numerous golf courses, and most recently obtained his Insurance license to sell life and disability insurance.