An only child, is the son of a U.S. Army officer who grew up learning the game at Fort Rucker Golf Course in Alabama. Spent much of his early teenage years playing with his father and other military retirees.

In 2010, was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame. Competed for the Gators from 1991-94, winning four consecutive SEC Championships and the 1993 NCAA National Championship.

Member of 1993 U.S. Walker Cup team. Medalist at the 1993 U.S. Amateur. Two-time All-America selection and a three-time All-SEC selection of the University of Florida. Won SEC Championship twice. Also, SEC Freshman of the Year. Led University Florida to N