Nicknamed "Little Duffer" and eventually "Duffy," by his mother and grandmother before the age of 2 for always falling on his "duff".

Is a wine enthusiast who enjoys and collects wines from all over the world.

His family and friends decorate the golf balls he uses each week with unique messages and designs. Themes are usually tournament specific, geographical location, seasonal and sometimes completely freelance.

Winner of 1984 California State Amateur and Broadmoor Invitational. 1985 College Player of the Year at UCLA.

As an amateur, won the 1984 California State Amateur and Broadmoor Invitational.

Earned first-team All-America honors at UCLA in 1985 and was the Pac-12 Conference's Player of the Year that same season. Is one of four former Bruins on the PGA TOUR Champions along with Corey Pavin, Steve Pate and Tom Pernice, Jr.

Was a member of the United States Walker Cup team in 1985.

Is a member of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame.