Began his college career at the University of Illinois before transferring to Northwestern University.

Played basketball in high school for Urbana Uni High in Champaign, Illinois.

Has previously volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and at Illinois food pantries.

At the GCAA Amateur Series in Illinois, at the University of Illinois GC’s Orange Course, was the only player in the field to post three consecutive sub-70 rounds to defeat Giovanni Tadiotto by four strokes.